http://blog.deliciouslivingmag.com/blogs Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:46:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en When people obstruct your path at the grocery store because they're on their iPhones you may get, well, impatient. But consider cutting them a lot more slack now that they may be on this new app that scans bar codes to give the lowdown on everything from yogurt to shampoo ... http://blog.deliciouslivingmag.com/blogs/2009/11/20/goodguide-iphone-app-scans-bar-codes-for-health-and-environmental-ratings/ When your skin acts up, revising your product routine is a little bit like going grocery shopping when you're famished. You know it's not good for you, but you still want to try everything. You may even ignore your allergies and specific needs. Once your ravenous appetite subsides, you suddenly ... http://blog.deliciouslivingmag.com/blogs/2009/11/19/your-skin-is-hungry-but-what-is-it-craving/ Thanksgiving isn't Thanksgiving without pie ... but if you're not eating gluten, a typical pie crust presents a challenge. Fortunately, we've got a terrific gluten-free pie crust recipe as part of this Almond Apple Pie recipe, courtesy of natural foods chef Alison Anton. (She provided all the special gluten-free dessert ... http://blog.deliciouslivingmag.com/blogs/2009/11/19/how-to-make-a-gluten-free-pie-crust/ I love planning out Thanksgiving side dishes almost as much as eating them. The Delicious Living healthy recipe archives are full of great side dish options -- and I can vouch for every one of them, having made them more than once. Here are a few of my favorites; all ... http://blog.deliciouslivingmag.com/blogs/2009/11/18/top-6-healthy-thanksgiving-side-dishes/ I want to be environmentally responsible in my daily life, but still wear stylish clothing. Luckily, sustainable fashion made from organic and recycled materials is increasing in popularity. Here are some great websites featuring stylish, eco-friendly clothing and more for green fashionistas and their families. Nau sells active wear and urban ... http://blog.deliciouslivingmag.com/blogs/2009/11/18/sustainable-fashion-2/ I know that exercise—especially hard exercise, like running or mountain biking—helps me cope with all of the little spilled-milk moments (literally, figuratively) and even with more stressful everyday situations, such as work projects taking unexpected and disappointing turns. It's as if exercise creates a buffer zone. Now scientists have ... http://blog.deliciouslivingmag.com/blogs/2009/11/18/why-exercise-beats-stress/ Looking for fair-trade gifts to give this holiday season? Check out this beautiful Fair Trade Gift Guide, produced by Lotus Foods and Fair Trade the White House, a grassroots coalition that's petitioning First Lady Michelle Obama to declare the White House a "fair-trade home." (You can sign the petition here.) ... http://blog.deliciouslivingmag.com/blogs/2009/11/18/fair-trade-gift-catalog-with-coupons/ If you hurry into your neighborhood Jamba Juice today from 2:00 to 5:00pm, you might be among the first 150 customers to get a free California flatbread; yes, free! Flavors include Tomo Artichoko, Smokehouse Chicken, MedterranYum, and Four Cheesey. Though I'm sure these aren't gluten-free, I'm already a fan of ... http://blog.deliciouslivingmag.com/blogs/2009/11/17/free-flatbread-today-at-jamba-juice/ I loved this article in the New York Times, "A White House Chef Who Wears Two Hats," about the new, 29-year-old White House chef, Sam Kass. He sounds like someone who gets it; "when he’s not grilling fish for the first family or tending tomatillos in the White House garden, ... http://blog.deliciouslivingmag.com/blogs/2009/11/17/white-house-chef-champions-healthy-food/ Most mornings lately, I've been tired. Not just sleepy—bone-weary tired. There are a million things I could blame, from a hectic family/work schedule to chronically interrupted sleep (2- and 5-year-olds do not sleep very soundly). In the haze, it's hard to know what it is I really need. More vitamins? ... http://blog.deliciouslivingmag.com/blogs/2009/11/17/fatigued-cold-weather-tips-to-feel-better/