April 2009: Make It Sustainable

April 2009: Make It Sustainable

Nutrients

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The Secret Lives of Fruits and Veggies

Do you think of apples, peaches, cucumbers and red peppers as inert, lifeless objects?…continued

Edibles

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Land of Plenty

There’s no better place to dine, says cookbook author James Denevan, than on the…continued

Fitness Fixes

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Pain Reliever

If you suffer from chronic pain, working out may be the last thing you feel like doing.…continued

Nutrients

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How Healthy People Decode Labels

All natural? No additives? Our experts help you separate the hype from the reality in the…continued

Form & Function

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Making the Rounds

Circuit training can rev up your metabolism and extend your endurance. Find out how.…continued

Features

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The Better Good Life: An Essay on Personal Sustainability

When we hear the word “sustainability,” we tend to think in terms of the environment…continued

Video

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Behind the Scenes With Josh Donlan

Go behind the scenes with biodiversity conservationist and ecologist Josh Donlan at his…continued

Meditations

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Audio

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The April 2009 Issue: Make It Sustainable

Smart, sustainable strategies for living well and feeling great.…continued

Balance

Clear a Surface, Clear Your Vision

A feng shui expert explains why cluttered desks, tables and countertops may be all…continued

Thoughts From the Editor

The Little Things

My list of seven relatively simple things a person can do to lighten or offset some of his…continued

On the Cover

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Wise Investment

Ecologist Josh Donlan fuels his innovative conservation policies with a deep and abiding…continued

The Ethylene Round Up

Plants rely on ethylene to come of age. Here, a list of fruits and veggies that produce…continued

Insight

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When Less is Enough

In an environment of economic contraction, many of us are looking for meaningful ways…continued

Letter From the Founder-Perspective

Sustaining What Sustains Us

While we’re asking questions about how we can make our economy more stable, it’s …continued

Head Out

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Into the Wild

Build your outdoor survival skills - and reconnect with nature - on an educational…continued

Renewal

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Eco-Stress

Worried about the state of the planet, and the prospects for our future on it? Here’s…continued

How I Did It

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A Balanced Approach

After diet pills, prepackaged meals and extreme fitness programs failed, Paul Denaro…continued

Inspired Kitchen

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Rhubarb

The tart freshness of rhubarb wakes up your senses - and improves your health.…continued

Features

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The Can-Do Fitness Plan

Determined to get into better shape? Use this inquiry-based self-coaching process to…continued