Sara Snow
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Green Eyes On: Obesity and Organics
Photo via FlickrCan obesity and diabetes be slowed or reversed by organics? Yes, according to a new study released by the Organic Center at the Natural Products Expo West. This may be one of the most exciting things to come out of the Expo, currently
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Green Eyes On: What Really Happens in a Landfill
Photo via FlickrLast week I visited one of the country's largest landfills, located just outside of Los Angeles. As I drove up the side of the mountain of God-knows-what, I was amazed at how much like driving into a state park it was. All around me
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Green Eyes On: Three Cheap and Tasty Potato Recipes
I love soup. I eat it practically all winter long, and don't stop for the three other seasons. Soup is a complete meal, so when I’m short on time, I start cooking knowing that one pot will be dinner for at least two
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Green Eyes On: Healing and Air Purifying Plants
Gerbera daisies and mini Gerbera daisies. Photo via flowerbud.com.A number of years ago, NASA began to look into the air purifying properties of plants (PDF). Specifically, they were trying to find out if plants could be used to clean the air in orbiting
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Green Eyes On: Three Green New Year's Resolutions
Photo via FlickrA few weeks before we even rang in the start of 2009, I was already thinking about my New Year's resolutions. And then I started wondering what resolutions other people were making. I heard both the usual: eat better, exercise more...and
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Green Eyes On: 9 Great Last-Minute Green Gift Ideas
Last week, I did a segment for The CBS Early Show on green gift ideas, and Harry Smith, co-anchor of the show, remarked that it was the best green gift segment he’d ever done. I won’t take credit for that: There are simply fantastic green goods out
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Green Eyes On: Handmade Gifts for the Holidays
Photo: Cláudia*~Assad via FlickrFlip on the TV and you’ll see commercials suggesting every little thing under the sun is the perfect holiday gift. Turn on the radio, and you're sure to hear ‘round-the-clock Christmas carols. (I’ll admit, I’m one of those
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Green Eyes On: Five Tips for a Green Thanksgiving Dinner
Photo: Noel Hendrickson/Getty ImagesThanksgiving is, hands down, my favorite holiday. For me it means family and friends, warm homes and good, good food. By Thursday afternoon kitchens everywhere will be wafting aromas of pumpkin pies and roasted
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Green Eyes On: President Obama, How About Organic Farming?
Photo: IowaPolitics.com via FlickrWith the election behind us it's time to focus again on solutions, wouldn't you say? It's time to move forward and to accomplish great things. Now that we know who will lead us, the question is "where will we
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Green Eyes On: Natural Products Expo East Shows Bright Future for Green Products
Image courtesy of Natural Products Expo EastI can’t really explain my unexpected and sudden optimism, in spite of the mud puddle economy we’re all apparently still living in and the mud slinging political race we’re still slaves to. But there are at
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Green Eyes On: The Financial Crisis: Think Twice and Connect
No doubt, it has been a tough couple of weeks on Wall Street and on Main Streets all across this country. People looking at their retirement funds wondering where the money has gone. People looking at their health care plan
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Green Eyes on: Day of Decadence Done? Simplify.
I think, and I think you'll agree, that our days of decadence are done. I mean, who can afford a $5 daily coffee fix everyday anymore? Who can afford the bottomless tank of yesteryear's monster SUVs?
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Green Eyes On: Luna Fest
It is not with any infrequency that I get asked the "what else can I do" question. People and families who are already buying local and organic foods, being conservative in their fuel and electricity consumption, composting and recycling, and
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Green Eyes On: The Return of the Cottage Crafts
A handmade pony tale holder and rag doll made of recycled fabric, available on Etsy. There's a new trend that, quite frankly, has me excited. A growing number of people (women in particular, but by no means is this a femme-exclusive category) are making
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Green Eyes On: Seeking Cancer Cure, Teenage Entrepreneurs Sell Honey at Whole Foods
Photo: Via Hives for LivesIt's that time of year, when kids all over are saying so long to summer camp and lazy mornings watching TV show reruns, and gearing up for the new school year. But few will be as busy as Molly and Carly: In addition to school
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Green Eyes On: Wanting the Prius 2010
So my husband and I are having serious green car envy and wondering if and
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Green Eyes On: Green Jobs
Last week in Denver, I spoke at the annual conference for one green field, the green home real estate market. EcoBroker is a resource for licensed
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Green Eyes On: New Non-Dairy Probiotics and the Future of Food
After a weekend of fireworks, barbecues, and cuisine that may contain more than one hot dog or Jell-O fruit mold, we turn our attention to the gut. And a new breakthrough in probiotics.
