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Arugula May Fight Ulcers (plus it’s pretty)
Arugula is an intriguing leafy green. It tastes spicy in a very natural and groovy way. That makes it a popular addition to salads, but have you thought about potential health benefits? Its seems odd that a spicy food could help prevent stomach ulcers, but research suggests that. Researchers at the King Saud University in…
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Method Smarty Dish: Green & Clean (it works)
Out of my normal Ecover dish tabs and unwilling to make the 20-minute drive to Whole Foods to get more, I crossed my fingers and tried Method Smarty Dish dishwasher detergent for $4.99 at Target. (It’s listed for $6.50 on the Method website.) It’s been nearly a year now since I made the switch, and…
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[me] and goji Organic Cereal Review
I created my own [me] & goji custom artisanal cereal and named it Tropical Flax. My ingredients were flaxed and flaked (base consisting of organic corn, amaranth, flax and sesame), choco goji, cherry, macadamia nuts, chia seeds, coconut and pineapple. The cereal company is based in New England, and I received my Tropical Flax at…
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Cat Owners with Overnight Guests
A friend of mine recently commented that some folks with cats need to consider that their house guests may not be as into felines or want to hear cat “poop stories” at dinner. Good point. I don’t mind cat talk, but my friend’s story reminded me of a couple instances when I was a house…
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Reduce Paper Towel Usage
One thing you can do to change your habits in honor of upcoming Earth Day is to take a long, hard look at your paper towel usage. And maybe stop using altogether. Sure, paper towels can be handy for things like cleaning up kitty vomit or patting the grease off the top of bacon, but…
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