Antibiotics are routinely given to livestock as a part of their feed to promote faster growth and to prevent diseases that may result fr...

For those trying to avoid the cancer-linked preservatives nitrates and nitrites, I have some bad news. All processed meats -- that...

No matter what time of day I shop, this farmer gives me the end-of-the-day special. Find your local farmers markets  here . I've ...

So here's the deal. I don't have a garden. I drool a bit over all the  garden photos on The Green Phone Booth  and elsewhere. I ...

Does this happen to you? As I get to the bottom of a jar of peanut butter, or almond butter, or tahini, I feel a vague sense of dread....

Reconsidering Full Fat Dairy For years my family has been eating organic whole plain yogurt produced by a local creamery. I chose wh...

Not so long ago I used Trader Joe's envelopes of taco seasoning to season my taco meat. But then I discovered that it contained suga...

Kids benefit tremendously from helping in the kitchen. Kids who help in the kitchen are more likely to try healthy foods and parti...

School's out and that means that my kids are spending a lot more time in our backyard. I am a big fan of outdoor play for kids and...

Does Play Sand Cause Cancer? Last summer I purchased a used rigid plastic sand box with a cover on Craig's List. Once I had t...