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By Ali Wetherbee The skin is our body’s largest organ, accounting for about 8 pounds of the average adult. Because our skin is so porous, it absorbs nearly everything that comes in contact with it. That’s why natural skin care products are so critical to our health. Studies have found that skin absorbs more than 64% of chemical contaminants (up to 100%...

By Ali Wetherbee Nourishing World’s owner, Kerrie, made this cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving dinner and her family loved it! Cranberries are one of the top sources of antioxidants, and are also rich in detoxifying compounds. Be sure to choose organic cranberries since conventional varieties have a high pesticide load. The gelatin from grass-fed cows makes the sauce nice and thick, plus adds...

By Ali Wetherbee and Kerrie Bross The holiday shopping season is here! Check out these gift giving ideas that are Good for You and Good for the Planet! Want to save money and the planet? Buy three or more Envirosax Reusable Shopping Bags between now and December 31st and save 10% with coupon code GreenWrap! These handy bags make great stocking stuffers...

By Ali Wetherbee 1. Who’s the star of the show? Turkey does not have to be front and center on your Thanksgiving menu! Although serving turkey has become a holiday tradition for many, others choose ham, chicken, lamb, or wild game. In fact, it is possible that even the very first Thanksgiving celebration did not include turkey. There was definitely venison, and...

By Ali Wetherbee I recently finished reading The Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan — what an interesting, in-depth book! The term “omnivore’s dilemma” refers to the question of what to eat, when virtually every food known to man is at your fingertips. Should you go gluten-free? Vegetarian or vegan? Pescatarian? How about low-carb, Paleo, dairy-free, or sugar-free? Is it better to drink...