by Maria Luci, editor at Maria’s Farm Country Kitchen and Rodale’s Sleep is a beautiful thing. It’s healing and restful, and it’s the gateway to the magical world of dreams. And yet, while most of us know that sleep is vitally important and that sleep deprivation can cause everything from a weakened immune system to […]
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3 Food Cravings That Could Signal a Health Problem
by guest blogger Caroline Praderio, food and nutrition writer for Prevention magazine and EatClean.com We’ve all been there: That moment when you just need to have a burger (or a milkshake or a bag of potato chips) and nothing else on Earth will do. But why exactly do we have food cravings? And what do […]
5 Things to Know about Cooking with Cast Iron
by guest blogger Toni Becker, member of the Rodale’s editorial team, adapted from a Rodale’s Organic Life article by Jean Nick, senior information analyst at Rodale, Inc. You’ve heard about it, perhaps thought about trying it, but for some reason, you still haven’t done it. It’s time to do yourself (and your family) one fantastic […]
The Four Pillars of Longevity and Well-being
by guest blogger Pam Peeke, MD, MPH, FACP, best-selling author and expert on health, fitness, and nutrition When I began my undergraduate years at the University of California–Berkeley, I chose cellular biology as my premed major. Enthused as I was with each course, I felt something was missing. Seeking an answer to my angst, I’d often […]
5 Good Reasons to Skip the Juice Cleanse This Year
by guest blogger Caroline Praderio, food and nutrition writer for Prevention magazine and EatClean.com Thinking about trying a juice cleanse or radical detox to kick off 2016? We don’t blame you: The allure of these diets is strong. Who doesn’t want to chimney-sweep their insides, clearing out all the crap you put in there between […]
4 Lessons Learned from Drinking Apple Cider Vinegar with Every Meal
by guest blogger Stephanie Eckelkamp, senior associate editor at Prevention magazine When it comes to edible remedies, apple cider vinegar (ACV) has a cultlike following. Message boards and questionable “expert” articles abound with claims that this kitchen staple made from fermented apple juice is packed with fiber and nutrients and can help cure just about anything, […]
Good Food, Strong Immunity
by guest blogger Isaac Eliaz, MD, MS, LAc, integrative medicine pioneer Here’s a common winter mantra: “I can’t get sick; I can’t get sick; I can’t get sick.” With so much to do—work, family, social engagements—we simply don’t have time to be laid up. Every sniffle or ache is a harbinger for disaster. Fortunately, there are […]
A Clean Start: 3 Ways to Lower Your Body’s Chemical Burden in 2016
by guest blogger Ava Anderson, safe products advocate The new year is here! Follow these 3 steps to reduce your body’s exposure to harmful chemicals throughout 2016: 1. Skip the fragrance/parfum. The term fragrance can hide an untold number of chemicals in everything from toothpaste, shampoo, and soap to deodorant and dryer sheets. The International […]
Scratch
Raised on America’s first organic farm, Scratch author Maria Rodale learned how to make everyday favorites from, yes, scratch — the way you remember them; the way they turn out best.
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Drawing on findings from leading health researchers as well as conversations with both chemical and organic farmers from coast to coast, Maria Rodale irrefutably outlines the unacceptably high cost of chemical farming on our health and our environment.
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