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Early blooming flowers are a classic sign of spring. Many places that were under snow a month ago, now have crocuses blooming and daffodils sprouting. And strawberry season has started in the warmer states. In honor of these great ingredients, we’re bringing you a great smoothie recipe. Perfect Three Grass Blend is gluten free, protein rich sprouted grasses that pack a nutritious...

By Ali Wetherbee Metabolism declines with age A decline in metabolism is natural as we age. According to John Berardi, PhD, CSCS, author of The Metabolism Advantage, your metabolism declines about 5-10% per decade after age 25. This means that you may find yourself gaining weight despite eating the same as you always have. A slower metabolism also means you will have...

By Ali Wetherbee April vacation has ended and the kids are back in the classroom. With recesses getting shorter every year, your kids are probably starving for outdoor time (despite the fact that they seem unable to get off the couch and turn off the TV!) Kids today are outside half as much as kids 20 years ago, and the average child...

By Ali Wetherbee Earth Day Then In 1970, Senator Gaylord Nelson initiated the world’s first Earth Day, an effort to convince the U.S. government that our planet was in danger. Right off the bat, those initial rallies convinced 25% of Americans of the importance of protecting the environment — up from just 1% the year before. Over the next decade, the Environmental...

Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. We’ve all heard this motto before. But what you may not know is that these words are listed in order of priority, guiding us in just how to best save the planet. This means reducing our consumption and waste is at the top of the list and is the most important and effective precept. Reusing is the next...

We are getting so many people commenting on the diet still, that we thought we’d do a follow-up with more recipes. Enjoy the top three winners from the recipe contest for the Two-Week Rapid Weight Loss Diet. First Place: Portobello Mushroom Salad Ingredients: 6 large Portobello mushrooms 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp salt 2 cups sugar snap peas 2 cups carrots,...