Some of Hollywood’s lovely ladies are joining us on the green bandwagon, and I think it’s great. I was reading the January 2008 issue of Vogue the other day and the article about Kate Hudson mentioned that she is launching her own natural hair care line. Apparently when a friend of hers was diagnosed with [...]

Several years ago, my husband and I switched from regular margarine to Smart Balance (although we do occasionally use butter in some things). We like Smart Balance because it has a nice buttery taste, but is free from hydrogenated oils (i.e. trans fats) and you can purchase a light version, one with extra Omega-3s, one [...]

My friend Mia just introduced me to a fascinating website: Cosmetics Database. The Environmental Working Group’s cosmetic safety database, the site allows you to search for beauty products, and then gives you the lowdown: what diseases and conditions are linked to ingredients in the product, does it test on animals, and overall how well it [...]

Avoid the whole issue by drinking soy, rice, or almond milk instead! In his book Integrative Nutrition, Joshua Rosenthal discusses at length the connection between the U.S. government and the farming industry. Essentially, it is the government’s job (primarily the USDA) to support healthy eating by regulating the food supply and creating the food pyramid, [...]

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I’ve decided to redecorate my bathroom, but I’m having trouble deciding on a scheme. Currently, my bathroom has white walls and baseboards, a warm-toned (oak, maybe?) wood cabinet under the sink, and a maroon floor. I also have a birch veneer cabinet and magazine rack that have to stay, because I need the storage. Right [...]