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Phased Out PFCs Stick Around
by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée
With chemicals that are banned or phased out, you expect them not to be a concern anymore, right?
The reality is: Chemicals, like PFCs, stick around for years, even...
Laptop Radiation: 12 Advanced Tips to Protect Yourself Further
If you have read the article "Use Your Laptop Safely: 6 Tips to Get Started" and are looking for additional tips to protect yourself from computer / laptop radiation, then this article offers 12 tips to consider.
12 Tips to Protect...
9 Tips to Protect From Electromagnetic Radiation
I have been encountering the topic of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) much more frequently. At first, I started learning about how our consumer products (including appliances and cell phones) can contribute to our surrounding EMFs. As I...
Black Sesame Seed Candy Recipe & Directions (Vegan)
Black Sesame Seed Candy Recipe (Vegan)
Guess which ingredients make this delicious vegan treat rich in calcium and iron?
Black sesame seeds are a rich source of calcium and iron. Raw, local, organic honey and coconut palm sugar are some of...
The Raw Diet
Update as of 2017 June 28:
Years after writing the blog post below, I do not eat a raw diet most of the time. However, experimenting with it was very helpful. It's sharpened my perspective on food, led me to get to know my body better, and I still...
Juicing
I've been juicing for about one month now and this new routine has changed my life!
"Juicing" for me entails a homemade green / vegetable / fruit juice first thing in the morning and another one in the evening. When I crave it, or if it's simply...
Finding The Healthiest Brands Of Greek Yogurt
High in protein, and low in sugar and carbs, Greek yogurt has quickly become one of America's favorite health foods. But with antibiotics and GMOs so common in our milk supply, along with many companies' reputation of filling their products with...
Why Do Wolfgang Puck, Michael Pollan and Alice Waters Recommend Buying Local Produce? Because of the Taste!
One of my family's many joys of the summer and fall season is shopping at farmers' markets. For us, going to the market is more than just stocking up on our favorite fruits and veggies, but is a pleasant outing where we feel more connected...
Spaghetti Squash: the Easy Alternative to Pasta!
If you have been keeping up with The S File, you know that this is an exciting time for us. Ms. S. is busy writing her first book, and this time is particularly exciting for me, as I'll be getting married...
Navigate the Farmers' Market Like a Pro
There are three kinds of farmers' market shoppers. Some of us are all business: we know what we want, and we aim to get in and out as quickly as possible. Others enjoy wandering--touching, tasting, smelling, and talking with different...
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