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Green living is healthy living. Find out about local foods, slow foods, organic and natural products, green bath and body products, natural herbs and supplements, and more.

How to Make Smart, Healthy Seafood Choices

Choosing healthy seafood can be daunting, with concerns about overfishing, hatchery practices, mercury poisoning and other health and environmental issues. Is lobster safer than tilapia? Is sushi healthy for pregnant women? Find easy ways to make smart choices about healthy, nutritious seafood, freshwater fish and shellfish.

Organic Foods 101

What's the skinny on organic foods? Some actually are worth the extra cost -- find out which are best bought organic.

Top 12 Fruits and Vegetables You Should Buy Organic

Here is a list of the 12 fruits and vegetables that are best bought organic.

Natural Herbs and Supplements

Some people believe that herbs are harmless and free of side effects, but there are problems with believing that "natural is safe."

Green Beauty Tips

Julie Gabriel, author of The Green Beauty Guide, answers a few questions about herself, her book and green living.

How Safe Are Bath and Body Products?

Some health advocates say that personal care products like shampoo, soap and toothpaste may contain potentially dangerous ingredients.

Cosmetic Product Safety

The Environmental Working Group has developed a database that lets consumers compare cosmetic products for safe ingredients.

Safe Drinking Water

The Environmental Protection Agency provides practical information on ensuring the safety of your family's drinking water.

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