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Cashew Milk - Yummy!

Cashew Milk – Yummy!

Cashew milk, sweet, satisfying and SO good for you! (Cookies optional)
BluePrint Juice Cleanse: Part 3!

BluePrint Juice Cleanse: Part 3!

Tonya of NewNaturalista takes on the challenge - two days with no food - just juice. How'd she fair on kale, beet, lemon and carrot juices?
Recipe: Yummy Pho Soup

Recipe: Yummy Pho Soup

Pho - it's considered the national dish of Vietnam and fancied by many - especially here in Seattle. It's the perfect comfort food – warm, hearty and deliciously refreshing!
Week 3: And The Weight Melts Off

Week 3: And The Weight Melts Off

Shon and Tonya up the ante this week - and the weight melts off!
Week 2: There's Always Week 3!

Week 2: There’s Always Week 3!

Shon started off strong - losing almost 7 pounds in her first week! How will week 2 fair for Shon and Tonya as they enter the new year?
Make A Better Smoothie (In The Dead of Winter)

Make A Better Smoothie (In The Dead of Winter)

Strawberries, blueberries and peaches are little hard to come by this time of year. Check out some creative and tasty ways to add a little zing to your winter smoothie without breaking your budget.
Weight Loss Ads' New Black Stars

Weight Loss Ads’ New Black Stars

Writer Allison Samuels takes a look at how Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey and Jennifer Hudson are cashing in on weight loss programs - and how black women feel about them.
Black Barbie REVISITED!

Black Barbie REVISITED!

UPDATED:Charming, realistic and beautiful. Artist Loanne Hizo Ostile certainly pulls the emotional heartstrings of both the young and young at heart...
The Doll Dilemma: Beyond Black And White

The Doll Dilemma: Beyond Black And White

Looking for a "different" doll - one that showcases a depth of dimension beyond skin color? Check out our list!
3 Ways To "Up" Your Resolution Odds

3 Ways To “Up” Your Resolution Odds

Tick tock, the New Year is just weeks away! Here's why you should be thinking about those New Year resolutions now...
Laying Down "Roots Of Empathy"

Laying Down “Roots Of Empathy”

NewNaturalista introduces us to two of the most distinguished experts in child development - and why teaching empathy is one of the best lessons we can instill in our children.
Arsenic Apple Juice - What Should Parents Do?

Arsenic Apple Juice – What Should Parents Do?

Consumer Reports finds high levels of arsenic in apple and grape juice. What should you as a parent do with this information?