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Now that summer's here, it's the perfect time to fill your fridge with seasonal fruits and veggies. Fresh produce helps dieters curb cravings and keep their energy up. But the best news of the season? Eating fresh is better for the environment! So leave those packaged foods in the freezer. They'll get used to the cold shoulder. This week we've gathered the best tools, tips and reviews to inspire healthy choices around diet-related goals. From Deanne's 10-day cleanse review to video coaching from SparkPeople, we've got strategies that'll work wonders. |
| Featured Product: The Perfect Cleanse 10-Day |
When you're serious about losing a few pounds but fasting isn't your style, why not try a kinder, gentler cleanse? To jump-start your summer of healthy eating, Deanne S. heartily recommends this three-step program.
 
"Three times a year I do an internal detoxification to cleanse my body of toxins. I love this product because it's easy, gentle, allergen free, and organic with no addictive herbs. I've done others in the past that have caused me to "run" to the restroom..." click here to read more
-Deanne S.
Tried the Perfect 10 Day Cleanse yourself? Write a review for all to see at Sustainlane.com.
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Featured Story: Michael Pollan Defends Food
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In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto, Author Michael Pollan takes a stand against "nutritionism," the practice of forcing nutrients into food to make new "food-like substances." Pollan insists that manufactured food causes huge health problems like diabetes and obesity. He points out that, before there was processed food, people ate lots of natural food for thousands of years. Since Mother Nature does tend to provide the right stuff, maybe we don't need expert help after all.
Pollan's overall cure for the American diet? A return to the eating habits of our great-grandparents, who knew nothing of processed food and sugar substitutes. He'd like us to sit together and enjoy some real food. But not too much. And yes, mostly plants.
The author of several award-winning bestsellers on food and culture, Pollan is also the Knight Professor of Science and Environmental Journalism at UC Berkeley.
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Featured Business: The Scoop On Whole Foods
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Almost 30 years after its first store opened in Austin Texas, Whole Foods Market has become the largest natural and organic food retailer in the world. With over 270 stores (and counting) in North America and the United Kingdom, the company's mission to support sustainable agriculture is a growing reality. Known for higher than average prices, the chain has gotten stuck with the nickname "Whole Paycheck." On the other hand, Whole Foods is also known for taking good care of its employees and donates at least 5% of profits to not-for-profit organizations. Click for Whole FoodsBecame a fan over 8 years ago!
 
"I love the quality of the food, people may complain about the prices, but if you have really shopped there like I have you'll come to find that Wholefoods carries their own brand label called '365'. . .these products, from dairy to pasta, cost the same as your neighborhood store. . ." click here to read more- Marta S.
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Spotlight: 100 Mile Diet
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In a world where the average meal travels 1500 miles to the table, Alisa Smith and James MacKinnon decided to eat only food produced within 100 miles of their apartment in Vancouver, British Columbia for a year. In the process they lost weight and started a movement. Check out their story. click here to read more
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Staff Pick: The Glucose Revolution
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The Glucose Revolution summarizes two decades of mainstream and lesser-known research on the glycemic index. Often associated with managing diabetes, the glycemic index can also be a phenomenal tool for weight-loss. Understanding the way the body processes sugars lets dieters control their hunger. The lead author, Jennie Brand-Miller, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Human Nutrition at the University of Sydney, Australia, and the author of more than 200 research papers, including 60 on the glycemic index. The secret to weight loss
"It's a quick read, with great diagrams, and if you have been on diets your whole life like me, you'll be glad to finally understand your body's insulin response. By reading this book, you will discover that the "white foods" are pretty bad for you in terms of weight gain, diabetes, and cholesterol (white flour, white sugar, processed salt, white potatoes, etc.) More than that, though, you'll understand that all sugars are not created equal..." click here to read more
-James E.
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Food In The News
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When In Rome. . .According to a study published on the British Medical Journal website, the traditional Mediterranean diet may help prevent type 2 diabetes. 5 Ways To Green Your WorkoutSneakers that transform into basketball courts? Check out some simple, no-hassle ways to reduce your footprint at the gym. Farming, Straight UpA 30-story vertical farm on one city block could provide the same amount of food as 588 acres of land. So, how many buildings would it take to feed New York City?
A Beef With The Meat IndustryLearn how the rising global demand for meat is contributing to widespread health problems and the destruction of the world's tropical rain forests. More Veggies = Less YouEating bigger portions of fruits and vegetables can help you lose weight. Find out how.
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Video: 10 Tips For Bikini Season
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 SparkPeople's free online diet program now offers a two-minute coaching video for getting bathing suit ready. From the best time to exercise, to controlling portions and staying motivated, Coach Nicole rattles off 10 simple lifestyle tips for busy people who want to hit the beach or pool this summer. click to view
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