In the Wholesome Pantry: Quinoa
Long neglected in the West, Quinoa has been grown in the Andes of South America for thousands of years. It was a staple food of the ancient Incas, so important to them that…
The ANDI Score – Helping You Choose Nutrient-dense Foods
Like there weren’t enough nutrition rating systems out there, right? Here’s another one to add to your list of things to check while shopping, but the ANDI score is actually worth getting to…
Good Stuff: Consciously Summery Whites
It’s hot outside and what says summer more than wearing easy-breezy whites? Most of all, I would rather wear nothing but a bloomer set and some gorgeous unique ethical jewelry that speaks of…
Choosing Raw – My New Food Philosophy
Like many of us, I’ve struggled to find a diet that suits me well. A vegetarian for nearly a decade, I was still battling weight issues and stomach problems and couldn’t seem to…
Sunscreen Safety Guide – How to Stay Safe in The Sun This Summer
With summer in full swing and vacation (hopefully) days away, it’s time to take a look at sun safety. Most dermatologists tell us to never leave home without lathering the stuff on, but…
Zimride – A Community-Powered Ridesharing Platform That Can Keep Cars Off the Road
We all have somewhere to go, the question is: how do we get there? Services like Zipcar are becoming more popular every day, but how can we utilize all the cars that are…
The Food Pyramid Becomes MyPlate – Will it Make Us Eat Better?
On June 2, First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack unveiled the U.S. government’s new food icon, MyPlate, which will replace the old Food Pyramid as the guiding visual intended to…
Good News: Week 22
Will we soon have solar panels in space? The future is craftsmanship. Summer gardening books and fair food for the all. Second careers, pursuing passions and gluten-free bakeries. New USPS forever stamps encourage…
Good News: Week 21
Finally, a revamp of the food pyramid is set to launch. A Fair Trade foodie mecca in Santa Monica Mall. In former Soviet Georgia, two families are turning hospitality into agritourism. An unlikely…
ARZU Studio Hope – Rugs With a Mission
ARZU, which means “hope” in Dari, is an innovative model of social entrepreneurship that helps Afghan women weavers and their families break the cycle of poverty by providing them steady income and access…
Good News: Week 20
The world did not end. Big food chains finally transitioning away from receipts made with BPA. Reports from gardens across America. Celebrating American Craft Beer Week — top sustainable breweries and organic beers….
Investigating Personal Care Products: Juice Beauty
Having skin that is both sensitive and prone to breakouts, I’ve struggled to find products that work for me. Knowing that the skin absorbs over 60% of what we put on it, I…
November 18, 2015
Mrs. Kimberly Leonard — Dear Harmless Harvest,
Where do I begin? It's hard to choose the correct words to say THANK YOU! You...
September 1, 2015
Kelly Sims — Gwen,
I live in Durham and I see it all the time, sometimes on sale at Kroger and Harris Teeter.
Kelly...
