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Gardening 101: 10 Steps to Starting Your Own Garden

Gardening 101: 10 Steps to Starting Your Own Garden

Dreaming of growing your own fruits, vegetables and herbs, but not sure where to start? Growing a garden can feel overwhelming, especially for those of us who feel like we don’t exactly have a green thumb. But don’t worry, this is a beginner’s guide to gardening.  EcoWatch spoke with master gardener Kathy Ging from Eugene, […]

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    Is a Grain-Free Diet Healthy? Everything You Need to Know

    Is a Grain-Free Diet Healthy? Everything You Need to Know

    Gluten aside, grains and grain-based products like pasta and bread are primary sources of carbohydrates, and the American diet is notorious for including too many refined carbohydrates. However, even whole grains that have been traditionally seen as beneficial by nutritionists have come under fire. Diets like keto, paleo and Whole30 focus on avoiding grains, but are grains all that bad? Here’s all you need to know about eating a grain-free diet and whether or not it’s healthy for you.

    7 Ways to Manage Climate Anxiety

    7 Ways to Manage Climate Anxiety

    Climate anxiety is a normal response to the reality we live in, where once-in-a-lifetime weather events are happening more and more often. While we can grieve for what we have lost, and fear for our futures, there are steps we can take to manage our anxiety and even channel these difficult feelings into action. 

    8 Best Vegetables for Juicing

    8 Best Vegetables for Juicing

    In the early 2000s, juicing vegetables and fruit emerged as a trending diet. From green juice to celery juice, the popularity of juicing is more than just a fad. Juice bars continue to pop up around the United States, and the market held steady at $2.36 billion in 2020, according to Statista.  But which vegetables […]