- Nutrition -
EWG Releases 2020 “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean Fifteen” Lists
By Laura FogelbergHere are the most contaminated — and cleanest — fruits and veggies.
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- Beauty -
How Do I Protect Myself From Too Much Sun Exposure and Avoid Toxic Sunscreens?
By Jon SpaydeMineral-based sunscreens are the way to go, say experts, but the key is frequent application.
- Beauty -
Which Sunscreen Is Right for You?
By Experience Life StaffTips to help you pick the right sunscreen.
- Nutrition -
How to Cook With Summer Berries
By Rebecca KatzTossed in a salad, baked in a crisp, or eaten fresh by the handful, these juicy fruits are bursting with healthy possibilities.
- Nutrition -
8 Ways to Save Money on Organic Groceries
By Michael DregniOrganic foods can by pricey, but these tips can help lessen the blow.
- Honestly, Dara -
The Truth About Eating Insects
By Dara Moskowitz GrumdahlI’ve got nothing against eating insects. Just don’t tell me cricket-flour tortilla chips are the solution to global hunger.
- Nutrition -
Truth on Tap
By Courtney HelgoeBottled water is more expensive than you think. Discover why tap is usually the better choice.
- Environmental Health -
Troubled Waters
By Jon SpaydeHere’s what you can do to help protect and preserve this critical resource.
- Nutrition -
Fish Smarts for Pregnant Women
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlWhich fish should pregnant women eat? For optimal health, the key is looking at both mercury content and omega-3 fatty-acid levels.
- Clean Eating -
Defend Yourself Against Allergies
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCHere are twelve lifestyle-based strategies to reduce your allergy susceptibility.
- Nutrition -
EWG Releases “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean Fifteen” Lists
By Laura FogelbergHere are the most contaminated — and cleanest — fruits and veggies.
- Clean Eating -
A Whiff of Good News
By Courtney HelgoeIndustry giant Unilever opts to reveal fragrance chemicals in all of its personal-care brands.
- Beauty -
The Problem With Perfume
By Kristin OhlsonArtificial fragrances are everywhere — and they can pose significant threats to your health. Here’s what you can do about it.
- Nutrition -
A Shopper’s Guide for Avoiding Pesticides
By Kaelyn RileyThe Environmental Working Group updated their Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 lists of conventionally grown produce for 2016 — with a new fruit topping the chart.
- Beauty -
10 Safe, Nontoxic Sunscreens
By Experience Life StaffConsider these safe sunscreens recommended by the Environmental Working Group. They contain no parabens, phthalates, or toxic sun-blocking compounds.
- Food Culture -
EWG’s Food Scores
By Experience Life StaffThe Environmental Working Group’s new Food Scores app gives users information on nutrition, toxicity, and degree of processing for ingredients, products and brands.
- Food Culture -
How to Detox Your Life, Save Money, and Change the World
By Stacy MalkanWhat’s best for our health and the planet can also be great for our bank accounts. All it takes is shifting how we spend our money and our time.
- Nutrition -
EWG’s “Food Scores: Rate Your Plate” is now available!
By Experience Life StaffBe one of the first to start using the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) new database and learn how your favorite foods score.
- audio -
Coming Home to Health with Heather White, Executive Director of EWG (Healthy Revolution Conference 2014) (Audio)
By Experience Life StaffListen in as Experience Life community engagement specialist Heidi Wachter discusses having a healthy home with Heather White.
- General Health -
The Truth About Antibacterial Soap
By Experience Life StaffRecent studies show that antibacterial soap might be harmful to your health.
- General Health -
8 Hidden Toxins: What’s Lurking in Your Cleaning Products?
By Jessie ShollWe assume they are safe. But in fact, many popular household cleaners are dangerously toxic. Learn about the eight scariest substances hiding under your kitchen sink, and how to replace them with safer, more natural options that really work.