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Have You Tried Miracle Fruit Yet? You Can Actually Grow Your Own Miracle Fruit From Seeds

Miracle Fruit is all the rage. Now you can buy Miracle Fruit seeds & grow your own Miracle Fruit plants. Miracle Fruit makes foods taste sweet WITHOUT sugar

4 Of The Best Reasons To Buy Local Meat

If you own a chest freezer -- and if you don't you should -- then you'll want to consider purchasing local meat in bulk. But, if purchasing a case of chicken or a side of beef sounds like too much, then consider splitting the purchase between a few friends or family members. Here are the benefits of buying local meat.

What Is The Best Organic Soda? My Review Of 3 Popular Organic Sodas

Are organic sodas healthier for you than regular sodas? Do they taste good? I tried 3 popular ones, in search of the best organic soda. Here's what I've learned about organic, natural soda.

4 Organic Chicken Soup Reviews: Does The Best Organic Soup Come In A Can?

I decided to try organic chicken soup after seeing how many preservatives are in traditional canned chicken soup. My taste-test review of 4 popular organic soups.

10 Bogus & Misleading Claims On Food Labels – What You Need To Know

If you buy food at the grocery store, look for these common buzzwords on food labels. The misleading food labels make foods seem healthier than they really are.

4 Convenient Natural Foods You Can Find At Most Grocery Stores

I've been trying to find more convenient and less expensive natural foods lately. These 4 food brands are adding more & more natural foods that taste great!

Is Organic Coffee Better Than Regular Coffee? Here’s The Scoop

Wondering if organic coffee is really worth the cost? Here's the answer, according to a coffee junkie.

Vegetable Container Gardening Ideas: How To Get Started …And Get Free Seeds!

Here's how to start a container garden to grow vegetables at home -- without a yard -- and get FREE seeds for your garden!

Nutrition Labels Hide Bad Facts Behind Confusing Numbers

It's hard to trust nutrition labels when they hide bad facts with confusing numbers. Serving sizes can be ridiculously small just to make it look good in the percentages. Making your own nutritional labels for food that you prepare at home is the best way to get a handle on what you're eating and the foods' nutritional values.

How To Plant Your First Organic Vegetable Garden

Whether you pick a small spot in the backyard for a vegetable garden or you try container gardening, here are some tips for getting a successful harvest from your very first organic vegetable garden.

Reasons To Avoid Food Products From Factory Farms & Try Organic Instead

Do you know where the food you ate today originally came from? Chances are most of the food you eat comes from factory farms. Here are some reasons to consider buying organic food, or growing your own. It's healthier, among other things!

Are Color-Coded Bread Tabs The Best Way To Tell If Bread Is Fresh Or Not?

Do you squeeze bread on the store shelves in order to determine its freshness? Well, you don't really have to do that anymore for 3 reasons -- listed here. Plus, the facts behind those color-coded bread tags.

How Well Do You Know Your Cuts Of Beef?

Here are some insider secrets for choosing the right cuts of beef, plus tips for cooking beef based on the particular cut of meat.

11 Ways To Get The Most Bang For Your Buck When Shopping At The Local Farmers Market

A collection of tips to help you get the most out of your next shopping trip at the local Farmer's Market.

Do You Know What You’re Eating? Fish Like Orange Roughy & Chilean Sea Bass Have New Names!

As part of seafood marketing, they're renaming fish populations to increase sales! Will more interesting sounding names entice you to order it more? Personally, I'm trying to eat more sustainable fish. More about that here.

Diet Prepared Meals: Easy Take-And-Bake Meal Delivery Systems For Busy People

There are a number of take-and-bake options available these days. Each provides fast, healthy, meals to go. We will explore 5 of these meal delivery systems in depth, and mention a number of others worth considering. Each offers prepared meals -- whether you're just too busy to cook meals yourself or you're seeking a weightloss alternative.

Edible Weeds – Don’t Kill The Weeds In Your Yard, Eat Them!

Did you know that most weeds that grow in your yard are actually edible? Here are some of the foods that will grow themselves in your yard.

Urban Gardening: How To Grow Your Own Organic Fruits, Vegetables Or Herbs

Have you started gardening for groceries yet? I have. I'm starting with tomatoes and strawberries planted in containers. It's a form of urban gardening. Here's what you need to know to start your own urban garden project, plus LOTS of tips to save you time and money!