Archive | June, 2014

Laurie David Dishes on Family Dinner

Laurie David Dishes on Family Dinner

Recently, I had the pleasure of sitting down for a quick interview with activist, author, and producer Laurie David to discuss her new documentary film Fed Up, which looks into our problematic sugar consumption. We also dove into her book The Family Cooks, and the importance of family dinners. Enjoy! To help families initiate their […]

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A Green Practice Is a Loving Practice

A Green Practice Is a Loving Practice

by the Rodale’s team Peace. Balance. Love. These are words we often associate with yoga. But are we really bringing these intentions onto our mats? While our classes might promote the practice of peace, balance, and love, our yoga gear often supports the opposite. And while many seek out yoga for their health, they don’t […]

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Does Art Imitate Life? Uh-oh!

Does Art Imitate Life? Uh-oh!

by guest blogger Renee James, humorist and blogger I can always count on my sons to introduce a provocative topic into the conversation, one that almost always makes me think about things a little differently. For example, one night we were discussing movies and they asked if I could name any that passed The Bechdel […]

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Your Climate Bill Is Due

Your Climate Bill Is Due

by guest blogger “Coach” Mark Smallwood, Rodale Institute executive director Americans have a serious spending problem. Our nation is $17.5 trillion in debt; we finance new homes, cars, and educations pretty much as a rule; we use credit cards like free money. And we spend way beyond our means when it comes to the environment. […]

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Love Is Dangerous...Still

Love Is Dangerous…Still

The other weekend the Sunday New York Times Book Review had its annual summer reading issue. Now, it’s not like I need any more books to read, since I already have around 50 on my reading pile (almost all nonfiction, which is what I prefer reading these days), so I wasn’t looking for anything special, […]

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United By Blue: Using Business to Heal Our Oceans

United By Blue: Using Business to Heal Our Oceans

by guest blogger Brian Linton, founder of United By Blue United By Blue is a brand of outdoor apparel and accessories focused on ocean and waterway conservation. We make products that are responsibly made of sustainable materials like organic cotton, wool, and other low-impact fibers. We believe the outdoors is something that unites and connects […]

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This Is What a Happy Pig Looks Like!

This Is What a Happy Pig Looks Like!

The Internet is filled with horrible pictures of pigs confined in tiny cages with their tails cut off. The Internet is also filled with adorable pictures of cute little piglets that are typically pets or cartoons. But Internet, I would like to introduce you to a happy, healthy ORGANIC farm pig. This Rodale Institute pig […]

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Maria's Five Favorites: Summer Solstice Celebration!

Maria’s Five Favorites: Summer Solstice Celebration!

Summer has officially arrived! Today is the summer solstice, the longest day of the year and the beginning of my all-time favorite season. And what better excuse do you need to celebrate than that? Rodale’s is celebrating with a Sunsational Summer Sweepstakes, offering the lucky winner $1,000 worth of beautiful summer products to brighten up […]

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