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According to Eating Well, almost all vitamins and supplements will keep if stored in a cool, dry place. But there are five supplements that can do much better if refrigerated to minimize degradation of the product. Those five supplements are fish oil, probiotics, liquid iron, flaxseed oil and vitamin C. All five of these items are sensitive to ...Read more

Wednesday may be your best time to stock up on the least expensive organic fruits and veggies. Supermarkets traditionally release circulars and sale prices on Tuesday nights for sales that start the following day. When store managers check inventory on Tuesdays and mark down prices on sale items, they also note which perishables need to sell. ...Read more

A little leftover white wine that's gone bad shouldn't be tossed down the drain. A study by Oregon State University found that white wine is an effective disinfectant in the kitchen, killing foodborne pathogens like salmonella and E. coli. You can use old white wine to douse produce to clean it, wipe cutting boards to disinfect them and even use...Read more

Many of us are incorporating salmon into our diets as a high-protein addition to a healthier lifestyle. But not all salmon fillets are the same. Wild-caught Alaskan salmon have high levels of heart-healthy omega-3s, are low in contaminants and are caught sustainably through tough Alaskan regulations and government monitoring of the fishing ...Read more

Did you know one of the top reasons household paint is "wasted" is because the color we chose is the wrong shade? It can be hard to choose the perfect shade from a myriad of paint chips, and often when we pick something we like, it appears to be too bright, too dark or just wrong on our walls. To help avoid this financial and material waste, ...Read more

Your local animal shelter is always appreciative and in need of common things for cats and dogs. Just like donating your children’s unwanted toys to charity, you can gather lightly used pet supplies and give them to your shelter. Check to see if you have extra grooming supplies, bedding, toys and/or collars and leashes to give. These are ...Read more

There’s one more thing you should bring into the shower with you every morning: your reusable water bottle. Water bottles should be washed after each use, and one easy way to save water and time is to simply wash it in the shower. To disinfect the bottle, you need hot water and a little bit of soap. Just put a small amount of dish soap in the ...Read more

It’s called the “no lid” coffee trend, and it’s exactly what it sounds like: Order your morning coffee without a plastic lid. When you forget your reusable cup, the next best thing is to minimize your disposable waste. People are choosing to get cups without lids, since plastic lids are nearly impossible to recycle. Plus, coffee ...Read more

Do you have a lot of cardboard boxes from a recent move, and you’re unsure what to do with them? You can recycle them in almost any curbside recycling program, but you can do something good with them, too. Charities like Goodwill, the Salvation Army and the Kidney Foundation are often in need of gently used cardboard boxes. They use them to ...Read more