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Topic: Family Life

Foods We Love: Tomatoes

Tomatoes are juicy, plump red vegetables. Yes, vegetables. I specify this because the discussion often arises as to whether they might be fruits. Turns out that a long time ago, 1893 to be exact, the Supreme Court ruled that the tomato is, in fact, a vegetable. You see, in 1883, Congress passed a...

Baby Your Baby's Skin When the Sun Shines

Chances are, you're aware that babies are more susceptible to sun damage than adults are. But do you know why?    Regardless of age, just about everyone produces a pigment called melanin that protects their skin against DNA damage from ultraviolet rays. Since babies make less melanin...

Foods We Love: Black Beans

If you're seeking a quick, healthy vegetarian meal with a satisfying starchiness and a whole lot of protein, black beans are your answer. A feature in many Latin recipes, black beans are a member of the kidney bean family and go back at least 7,000 years to Central America. Black beans are a...

Celebrating 20 Years of Breast Cancer Prevention

For years I have been keeping a list of the women I come across in life whom I consider personal heroes. They come from all walks of life and have guided and mentored me in my journey to become a responsible member of my community. One such hero is a woman named Jeanne Rizzo. Jeanne, a nurse and...

Foods We Love: Edamame

Edamame, those little green bursts of soy that you can enjoy as a snack or as a meal, have become a staple in my local grocery store.  I started hearing about the popularity of this health nugget years back, and a couple of months ago I noticed bags of dried edamame snacks in a variety of...
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The Debate Over Organic

Ever found yourself in a debate over whether organically-grown foods are better than their conventional counterparts? A schoolgirl turns the question into a science project in this video, which is attracting a lot of attention. Let us know what you think.
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Optical Brighteners: Just Say No to the Glow!

Cara Bondi, Research Chemist at Seventh Generation explains what optical brighteners are and why Seventh Generation doesn't use them: a real clean shouldn't be an optical illusion. Optical brighteners are synthetic chemicals that make fabrics appear to glow in the presence of ultraviolet...
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What's in a tampon?

Seventh Generation goes to the streets of New York to find out what women know about what's inside their tampons.