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Peanut, Almond and Nut Butters Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella

Before you make a peanut butter sandwich, check your bottle. nSpired Natural Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling peanut, almond and other nut butters due to a fear of potential salmonella contamination. The products (in glass and plastic jars) includeArrowhead Mills Peanut Butters, MaraNatha Almond Butters and Peanut Butters and specific private label nut butters sold under the Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Kroger and Safeway brands. The recalled nut butters includethe following products …

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Organic Skin Care & Acne Remedies

Before buying an organic skin care or acne remedy, you might want to check the packaging to ensure that it is indeed U.S. Department of Agriculture-certified organic, according to Discovery Health. Whether you are looking for acne treatments or nail polish remover, chances are you can find a variety of truly eco-friendly skin care products, according to “Cosmopolitan Magazine” and “Marie Claire Magazine.” Just be careful not to fall for any “hot” trends, such as fish pedicures, or anything that has to do with animal placentas, warns Discovery Health.

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Eating For Quality When Pregnant

There is a common misconception while pregnant, that eating for two means you need to consume more food. While pregnant you only need 250 -300 more calories then you do before you were pregnant. Chances are if you are eating a typical American diet you are getting way over the daily calories needed even without a baby growing inside. Instead of worrying about eating enough food, focus more on its value. Everything you put in your mouth goes right into your babys development, forming the structure from which they will grow. The healthier you eat the better you will feel and the stronger your body will be to support your pregnancy. You can shift your awareness simply asking yourself these two questions: How is this food feeding me? How is this fueling my babys development?

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Last Minute Stocking Stuffers

It’s almost that time! Well, if you stepped into any CVS right after Halloween, then it’s been that time for quite a while. The holiday season is here!  Sleigh bells are ringing, your children aren’t listening … ever, the slow is glistening and your house is totally decorated and ready for some holiday action. You’ve…