30 Easy Tips That Will Help Reduce Your Waste

Home is where the heart is, but it’s also where a lot of unnecessary waste happens. Take action with these easy, doable steps to cut down on waste in your home.

Kelly Plowe, M.S., RD, CSSD
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13 Reasons to Shop at a Farmers Market

Farmers markets are on the rise, with more than 8,500 markets now listed in the USDA's National Farmers Market Directory. These open-air markets offer locally grown — and often organic — fruits and vegetables.

August McLaughlin
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14 Smart Ways to Cut Food Waste

We have a food-waste problem, and it’s hurting our wallets, our environment and the people most in need.

Caroline Kaufman, MS, RDN
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5 Types of Protein

Nutrients are necessary for all living organisms. Proteins are complex molecules that help your body perform a wide variety of biological functions. Each protein type serves a specific function. Proteins are composed of building blocks known as amino acids, which were first isolated in the early 1900s.

Janet Renee, MS, RD
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Health Benefits of Raw Organic Sheep's Milk

Sheep milk is not as popular as cow milk in the United States, but sheep milk and its products are widely consumed in other parts of the world, especially in the Mediterranean. In fact, Greek feta cheese and Italian ricotta cheese are made from sheep milk.

Manuel Attard
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Why Does My Food Go Through My Large Intestine Too Fast?

The most common cause of food going through your large intestine too fast is a chronic condition called irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. IBS is a common digestive condition that primarily affects your large intestine, also called the colon.

Diane Marks
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What Are the Benefits of Organic Brown Rice?

Brown rice is a good source of health-beneficial nutrients such as fiber, phytochemicals and essential minerals.

Shannon George
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What Are the Benefits of Green Vibrance?

Green Vibrance is a dietary supplement with organic fruit and vegetable concentrates, probiotics, enzymes and herb extracts. You can use Green Vibrance 15-Day or 30-Day tablets or single-serve packets as way to boost your vitamin and mineral intake, or have a Green Vibrance Meal Bar as a quick snack or meal.

Natalie Stein
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Reasons Why Kids Should Go to School

Close to 50 million children attended America's public schools in 2010. Five million more students occupied lockers in private schools. Prekindergarten and kindergarten enrollment numbers are breaking records accoring to the United States Department of Education.

Amy Kaminsky
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What Is Septic Tank Aeration?

Septic tanks are used in locations that lack access to a city-provided sewage system. Several types of septic systems are available, and one alternative to traditional septic tanks is the aerobic septic tank.

Gae-Lynn Woods
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Health Benefits of Green Clay

Illite, most commonly known as French green clay, is a type of mineral clay valued for its highly absorbent properties. Illite is a bio-mineral, composed of both decomposed plant material and trace minerals such as calcium, aluminum, magnesium, silica, phosphorous, copper and zinc.

Shauntelle Hamlett
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Why Husbands Go on Dating Sites

Online dating websites offer opportunities for men to connect with other men and women. Dating sites are portable, and men can access the database from any computer with an Internet connection. Many dating sites have mobile applications that enhance opportunities to explore potential relationships.

Miguel Cavazos
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