Dakota Sommers posted an article on Eat Healthy. Live Well - Nov 10, 2009, 4:27 pm
Picture from Sweet Earth ChocolateI'm a chocoholic -- chocolate makes everything better. When I'm stressed or depressed, give me the candy bar. Don't have a candy bar to give? I'll tak...
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Dakota Sommers posted an article on Eat Healthy. Live Well - Nov 9, 2009, 8:37 pm
I was reading an article a few weeks ago about 29 Days of Giving (I'm sorry I can't give credit where credit is due! I can't remember what magazine the article was in...). This woman was s...
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Dakota Sommers posted an article on Eat Healthy. Live Well - Oct 28, 2009, 8:59 pm
Just a quick update...I've been displaced out of my home for over a month now, so I'm really sorry that posts have been rather few and far between. Being out of my house and going through mult...
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Dakota Sommers posted an article on Eat Healthy. Live Well - Oct 24, 2009, 2:46 pm
I hate vending machines. Everywhere I turn, there they are...tempting me with gooey Snickers, melt-in-your-mouth M&Ms, and messy powdered donuts. When slight hunger pangs or cravings kick in as I'...
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Dakota Sommers posted an article on Eat Healthy. Live Well - Oct 17, 2009, 9:28 pm
Rite Aid EOS Lip Balm (one variety is organic) $1.99 -$1.99 single check rebate = FREE Gentle Naturals: Teething Drops, Eczema Cream, or Sensitive Cream - Price unknown, but should be between $6-$9, ...
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Dakota Sommers posted an article on Eat Healthy. Live Well - Oct 15, 2009, 7:28 am
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) have had specific changes introduced into their DNA through genetic engineering. This is not the same thing as selective breeding, where organisms have been modifi...
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Dakota Sommers posted an article on Eat Healthy. Live Well - Oct 15, 2009, 6:31 am
Rite Aid Bee M.D. Cough Suppressants (USDA Organic Honey Based), Natural Honey & Honey Lemon Flavors, 21 ct. for $2.49 -$2.49 single check rebate = FREE Tom's of Main deodorant, bar soap, or toot...
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Dakota Sommers posted an article on Eat Healthy. Live Well - Oct 10, 2009, 9:24 am
Image from Shelburne Farm in Stow, MA As a child, I didn't eat apples. My mom kept encouraging me to eat them by bringing a couple home occasionally, but I wouldn't touch them. I didn't l...
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Dakota Sommers posted an article on Eat Healthy. Live Well - Oct 6, 2009, 6:05 pm
The air is just beginning to feel cooler, and I'm craving pumpkins. Pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread...mmm mmm delicious! They are beginning to be in season and are popping up EVERYWHERE. Every grocery ...
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Dakota Sommers posted an article on Eat Healthy. Live Well - Oct 1, 2009, 2:38 pm
Request a sample of Soybutter if you have a nut allergy/sensitivity. You should receive a 1/2 oz single serving pack in 6-8 weeks. The reviews on Amazon say it tastes just like peanut butter with the ...
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Dakota Sommers posted an article on Eat Healthy. Live Well - Sep 27, 2009, 8:38 pm
I've been dealing with some health problems lately and frankly haven't felt like updating much. I will try to do better, but I'm currently displaced out of my home to see if the health pro...
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Dakota Sommers posted an article on Eat Healthy. Live Well - Sep 20, 2009, 4:05 pm
Plain deodorants and antiperspirant deodorants are very different. Antiperspirants are composed of aluminum salts that block the sweat ducts, preventing sweat and toxins from reaching the skin's s...
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Dakota Sommers posted an article on Eat Healthy. Live Well - Sep 16, 2009, 4:32 pm
I just fell in love with Bolthouse Farms immunity support C-BOOST fruit smoothie. I'll ignore the cheesy title of the flavor because, honestly, "immunity support" lead me to it to begin with. In a...
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Dakota Sommers posted an article on Eat Healthy. Live Well - Sep 14, 2009, 8:46 pm
Between EarthFare and Target, I bought: 2 Kashi cereals 2 Kashi crackers Kashi cereal bars Snikiddy all natural baked cheese puff balls 1 lb organic strawberries For a grand total of: $4.65 See the b...
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Dakota Sommers posted an article on Eat Healthy. Live Well - Sep 10, 2009, 10:05 am
Thanks to Organic Grocery Deals for leading me to this report. With more and more people buying "organic," "natural," and "environmentally-friendly" products, many companies are working to cash in on...
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Dakota Sommers posted an article on Eat Healthy. Live Well - Sep 4, 2009, 10:02 pm
If you'd like to catch up, here are Baby Steps #1 and Baby Steps #2. I've been having trouble with the last Baby Step: For animal products, buy only from organic, hormone & antibiotic-free, a...
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Dakota Sommers posted an article on Eat Healthy. Live Well - Sep 2, 2009, 3:00 pm
In case you haven't already seen it on Yahoo News, here's the latest headline: Repeat offender Pfizer paying record $2.3 billion settlement for illegal drug promotions With all of my recent r...
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Dakota Sommers posted an article on Eat Healthy. Live Well - Aug 31, 2009, 7:40 pm
Free samples and rebates are 2 more ways to eat healthier for cheaper. Here they range from somewhat healthier to natural or organic. Free Sample of Bear Naked: Choice of granola bar or cereal, multi...
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Dakota Sommers posted an article on Eat Healthy. Live Well - Aug 29, 2009, 10:52 pm
We've probably all heard of the "dirty dozen" by now...it's the 12 fruits and vegetables that contain the most pesticides when grown conventionally. Buying organic can be expensive, but these ...
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Dakota Sommers posted an article on Eat Healthy. Live Well - Aug 28, 2009, 5:35 pm
Like any other business, hospitals HAVE to make money in order to stay open. Bills must be paid to keep electricity and running water, staff must be paid, etc. With that in mind, consider this excerpt...
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Dakota Sommers posted an article on Eat Healthy. Live Well - Aug 26, 2009, 5:27 pm
Organic Grocery Deals is a forum for people to post deals, coupons, samples, etc. for all kinds of organic products. It's currently a semi-small forum with just a handful of updates each day, but ...
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Dakota Sommers posted an article on Eat Healthy. Live Well - Aug 25, 2009, 8:58 pm
I try not to deprive myself of foods I love. I don't have a problem with eating a little bit of junk food every now and then. A Reese cup or other chocolate is usually reserved for those occasions...
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Dakota Sommers posted an article on Eat Healthy. Live Well - Aug 23, 2009, 8:07 pm
I was so excited by my shopping trip last night. I went to Bi-Lo & Earthfare on the search for some healthier foods. Not all is organic, but it's all better than Chips Ahoy cookies and Cheese Puff...
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Dakota Sommers posted an article on Eat Healthy. Live Well - Aug 23, 2009, 8:05 pm
Congratulations Lysa for winning the Snack Pack! Love the spelling of your name, by the way.
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Dakota Sommers posted an article on Eat Healthy. Live Well - Aug 16, 2009, 4:41 pm
Keeping our bodies healthy involves more than just healthy eating. The toxins we subject ourselves to every day also effect our systems. It's Natural is a new section of posts where I'll tell ...
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Dakota Sommers posted an article on Eat Healthy. Live Well - Aug 14, 2009, 2:52 pm
I grew up eating candy bars...Snickers, Milky Way, Reese Cups (my absolute favorite), PayDays, Twix, Baby Ruth, Hershey bars (especially the Cookies 'n Creme), Kit Kats, Butterfingers. Are you cra...
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