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The Unfortunate Partnership of SodaSteam + SkinnyGirl

Eat Drink Better / By

SodaStream International has entered into an unfortunate strategic alliance with Bethenny Frankel’s Skinnygirl brand. I was dismayed to read that SodaStream International, leading maker of beverage carbonation systems for homes, has entered into a strategic alliance with Housewives of New York and beverage mogul Bethenny Frankel and her Skinnygirl brand. The companies will develop new flavors targeted to women that will …

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Industry Finally Admits Responsibility For Lame PET Bottle Recycling Rates. Kinda.

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I can’t decide whether I’m sad or glad to see that the bottling industry is finally ‘fessing up to its role in the appallingly low rates of PET bottle recycling which are creating ‘oceans of PET’ around the world.  I’ve been writing for quite  a while about the bottled water industry and the sly marketing …

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Are VeeV Organic All-Natural Açaí Cocktails For Real?

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I have to admit I was skeptical. After Skinny Girl Cocktails’ “all-natural” ingredient was found to contain cancer-causing preservatives and their full-blown attempt to greenwash consumers, I assumed the worst when I heard about Vita Frute VeeV Organic All-Natural Cocktails. VeeV, which touts itself as the “World’s First Açaí Spirit,” is hitting the market with three pre-mixed cocktails: the Açaí Cosmo, Superfruit Margarita and Skinny Açaí Lemonade, and I was fully expecting another case of false advertising. But, I think I was wrong.

Exploring Raw Food: Juices and Smoothies

Breakfast, Juicers + Juices, Recipes, Snacks, Vegetarian + Vegan Issues / By

This year, one of my new year’s resolutions was to eat more raw and living foods. I recently started attending a monthly raw food potluck and have been inspired by all the delicious recipes and information. I have learned that eating uncooked plant foods is healthy for several reasons: raw fruits and veggies contain lots …

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The Locaquaffer: Fresh Peach Wine Spritzer Recipe

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It’s peach season! Fresh peaches are abundant in many farmers’ markets right now, and they are delicious this year. Take advantage of a fresh, local, seasonal ingredient for your evenings on the deck with this summer-in-a-glass recipe for peach wine spritzers. Fresh Peach Spritzers 6 fresh peaches, quartered (I leave the peels on, but peel …

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