by guest blogger Maya K. van Rossum, the Delaware Riverkeeper The toxic water crisis in Flint, Michigan, is a sad reminder for some (and a sore lesson for others) that in most of our country, there has been no recognition of citizens’ right to clean water. This crisis is bringing to the surface that while freedom […]
Organic Living
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 […]
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Cocovít
by guest blogger Amanda Harding, copywriter at Rodale’s Surely by now you know the many benefits of coconut oil. From pure, natural moisturizing to makeup removal and healthier cooking, it really is the ultimate multitasker. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll quickly discover that some coconut oils are made differently than others, and the […]
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 […]
An Organic Brand with Style: My Favorites from Kowtow
There are a number of amazing, earth-friendly clothing brands out there (and thankfully, more are popping up every year), but one of my all-time favorites is Kowtow. Kowtow’s philosophy is that consumer habits should be transparent, ethical, and sustainable. As a purveyor of cotton clothing, the company documents its entire cotton chain, from seed to […]
3 Clever New Ways to Use Mason Jars This Year
by the Rodale’s content team Mason jars. You can preserve in them. You can store food and dry goods in them. You can create easy meals in them. You can pretty much organize your life with them. But there’s so much more to mason jars than simply canning, eating, and storing food—including these 3 nifty […]
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 […]
12 Simple Ways to Make This Your Healthiest, Happiest Year Ever
by Maria Luci, editor at Maria’s Farm Country Kitchen and Rodale’s Happy New Year! There’s nothing more freeing than the beginning of a brand-new year; it’s a fresh start, a chance to begin anew and assess the things you truly want out of life. It’s also the perfect time to go organic! Here are 12 […]
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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