Flushing that fat away!

We have a new book in store, one that breaks down dieting myths, gives us an insight into why we’re fat, why we can’t seem to lose weight and how with the aid of breakthrough science, anyone can achieve his weight-loss and lifestyle goals. It’s titled, The New Fat Flush Plan, and just scanning through…

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Paying it forward

The other day, everyone in my drive-through line at a neighborhood Starbucks was paying it forward–paying for the order of the person in the car behind.  It’s always fun to be both the recipient and the giver in these instances.  It renews one’s sense of humanity and appreciation for simple kindnesses, and brings us face…

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Green—it’s more than just a color

One of the big things to come out of Victoria Boutenko’s book, “Green Smoothie Revolution,” was the way the millennials (20-30 age group) embraced the green drink in this decade with gusto, preferring to sip their salads through a straw…even for breakfast! It’s something all those over 50-somethings somehow missed out on a fad that…

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Tea and Thee

Sixteen years ago, two British fellows by the name of Tim Westwell and Sebastian Pole decided (presumably over a cup of tea) to start an herbal tea company. Their collective dream was to familiarize people with the health benefits of medicinal-grade organic herbs so that all might enjoy a healthier, happier life. They named their…

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Let’s talk Tofurky!

GreenAcres has lots of vegetarian and vegan customers, so naturally we stock soy and non-dairy products for them, and we prepare RAW desserts and, in our stores that have delis, we offer house-made soups and menu items customers with food sensitivities can eat. Just as we aim to please our gluten-free customers, we embrace tofu…

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Cold and flu: Now what do we do?

Here’s what the doctors and nurses on the WebMD website have to say: “Wash your hands!” It’s that simple. Clean your hands often and wipe down surfaces. You might be surprised where those flu germs are “hanging:” on banisters, on doorknobs, on railings, on shopping carts (!)  They are everywhere. Doctors tell you to wash…

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Matt says: “Avoid these Top Five at any cost!”

It’s party-down time, and many of us let our guards down when it comes to wanting to satisfy that “Sweet Tooth” during November, December and the beginning of the New Year. But if you want to live longer, put way less strain on your heart and liver, and still enjoy an occasional sweet, you might…

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