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The Phytochemical Spectrum
The Importance of a Colorful Diet
The diversity of colors in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains corresponds to the variety of beneficial phytochemicals they contain. The importance
How to Avoid Food Waste: An Intro to Pickling
This post was written by Kate Davis, a V+B customer and avid cook and fan of all things fermented. If you’re like me and fresh vegetables and fruits from the...
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A Guide to Reducing Plastic in Your Kitchen
Your body detoxes everyday with the help of your liver, kidneys, and even your skin. The process of detoxification makes chemicals, toxins, and hormones water-soluble so that they can be...
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Care For the Planet. Boost Your Mental Health.
The key areas that contribute most significantly to our individual carbon footprint (you can calculate your own—and see how different actions will lower it—here) are transportation habits, home energy usage,...
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6 Tips to Reduce Food Waste
Along with buying local and eating more plants, reducing food waste at home is one of the most impactful ways you can lead a more sustainable lifestyle. Food waste and loss is...
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How to Compost Inside or Outside: A Guide to Getting Started
Pop quiz: what's something that only a quarter of Americans do that helps the environment, reduces waste, and creates a valuable by-product? Hopefully you guessed the answer: it’s compost! The...
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Gift Guide: Supporting Small Businesses In The Washington, DC Region
After hand-washing and mask-wearing, two of our must-do’s in 2020 are (1) bring joy to those around us; and (2) support our local small-business community. Below is a list of...
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