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I'm starting to use a re-usable ceramic coffee cup instead of a new styrofoam cup every day.
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Challenge Yourself
Challenges are small steps you can take toward living a more natural, healthy life. Accept a challenge, log your progress, and watch your successes add up to positive change!
How does it work?
- Take on adventures ranging from nutrition and fitness changes to greener, more natural, habits.
- Log your progress on accepted challenges.
- Track your success at living a healthier, more natural life.
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July 26, 2007
Cook a one-pot meal
Using one pot to cook an entire meal makes a lot of sense. For starters, when different foods simmer together their flavors blend in delicious ways. And then there's the added bonus of energy efficiency. (After all, when you cook in one pot, there's...
community progress 85% success
July 26, 2007
Try a new grain
There are so many interesting and tasty grains to try. This week, challenge yourself to visit your local natural foods store and buy a whole grain you've never tasted before (e.g. groats, spelt, quinoa, buckwheat). Then, do a little research to find...
community progress 88% success
July 26, 2007
Keep yourself informed
Sometime during the next 24 hours, make an effort to learn about the newest advances in medicine or the latest nutrition research. Search the Internet, join a listserv, read a newspaper, buy a health magazine, or even download a podcast. There are...
community progress 93% success
July 26, 2007
Make a healthy snack choice
Snacks don’t have to be junky to taste great and be satisfying. In the next 24 hours, upgrade the nutrition of at least one of your snacks by choosing one that contains whole grains, protein, and fiber.
community progress 91% success
July 26, 2007
Eat more fruits and veggies
Most people know there are numerous health benefits in a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. Naturally providing vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and fiber, fruits and veggies offer a lot. But when you're busy, it's daunting to keep track of...
community progress 94% success
July 25, 2007
Take a 30-minute walk
Walking has numerous health benefits, including strengthening your heart, bones, muscles, and joints. The best part is that regardless of your fitness level, most people can do it. Today, challenge yourself to walk for 30 minutes. Because recent...
community progress 89% success
July 25, 2007
Be good to yourself
In the next 24 hours, set aside 10 minutes for yourself. Take a hot bath, drink a cup of tea, or meditate. The point is to show yourself a little kindness. You'll appreciate it.
community progress 97% success
July 23, 2007
Snack on tea
Rather than reaching for one of those convenient but unhealthy snacks, try drinking a cup of tea while you’re making dinner or when you are craving a snack at work today. It will take your mind away from the snacks and provide some natural...
community progress 91% success