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Vegans’ Favorite Un-cheese.

by on May 9, 2013

Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis: Vegan, Cult Favorite: Daiya Foods. Waylon served as video host at Natural Products Expo West, the biggest “eco” foods and products gathering in the world. It’s where small companies go to make it big, huge companies go to gobble up promising newcomers, and groceries go to see who [...]


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Kudos to Kashi? Not! ~ Chellie Gardiner

by on May 9, 2013


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Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis: Amy’s Kitchen.

by on Apr 24, 2013

Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis: Amy’s Kitchen. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel. Like Walk the Talk Show on Facebook. Sorry about the sound! We don’t have the sound from the second camera (which was connected to the mic—our bad). Nevertheless, they’re worth [closely] listening to! Great company, great people—and here’s why. Waylon served [...]


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Theresa Marquez, Organic Valley: “Organic is the Solution for the Broken Food System.”

by on Apr 24, 2013

We simply aren’t doing enough. Organic is only five percent of the overall market. The current food system is so dysfunctional it’s hurting our kids. One in 88 kids are going to be autistic—this has a lot to do with the chemicals in our environment and the 1.2 billion pesticides used. “We need to be [...]


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Independent, Family-Owned Nature’s Path is Doing the Right Thing & Having Fun Doing So.

by on Apr 17, 2013

Subscribe to our Youtube Channel. Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis: Arjan Stephens of Nature’s Path. “Always leave the soil better than you found it. That’s the foundation of Nature’s Path.” ~ Arjan Stephens We have an eco entrepreneur crush on this good, happy, generous, caring man, his family and his company, Nature’s Path [...]


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Let’s Talk Labels: What Products Are Truly Organic?

by on Apr 17, 2013

Are these companies walking their talk? You decide.


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Gary Hirshberg: “Organic is the great economic hope for America.”

by on Apr 16, 2013

Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis: Gary Hirshberg. On the Road at Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, California. Waylon served as video host at Natural Products Expo West, the biggest “eco” foods and products gathering in the world, where small companies go to make it big, and huge company go to gobble up [...]


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Pekoe Sip House: Support Businesses that Support Locals First. {Partner}

by on Apr 13, 2013

Support the uniqueness of local towns by contributing to communities & making conscious choices. elephant is proud to partner with Pekoe, a wonderful business we’ve enjoyed hanging out in (and drinking) for years. We love laptopping it up at their sip houses around Boulder and enjoying their yummy, mindfully-sourced coffee & teas. ~ the Management. [...]


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The Top 15 Foods to Buy Organic. ~ Stefanie DeWysockie

by on Mar 22, 2013


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The Day I Discovered a Monsanto Inside of Me.

by on Mar 19, 2013

  Do you believe that we co-create our own reality? I do. The Hawaiian Huna tradition of Ho’oponopono, is based on the premise that everything in nature is interconnected through subtle energies, and that we can never truly separate ourselves from the whole. This idea brings an entirely new meaning to the concept of responsibility, [...]


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DIY Sustainable Garden: Starting with Seeds. ~ Megan McWilliams

by on Mar 19, 2013

Source: quozio.com via Kathy on Pinterest This is our first spring in the new home. It’s thrilling to see the hundreds of tulips poking through the snow dust. The previous owner has some nice flower beds and a herb bed, but no vegetable garden. I’ve had some great flower gardens in my day and a [...]


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Eating Organic may be Harmful—The Truth Behind Organic Produce. ~ Doug Smith

by on Mar 19, 2013

What!? How can this be? “I switched to only eating organic fruits and vegetables years ago and feel so much better doing so.” How can it be harmful? Organically produced fruits and vegetables are grown in an environment absent of synthetic chemicals, pesticides, unnecessary machinery, chemical growth promoters, poisoned earth/dirt and the like. “Right?” Well [...]


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Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis: Joshua Onysko of Pangea Organics & the Evolution of Green Beauty & Body Care.

by on Mar 18, 2013

Waylon Lewis in conversation with Joshua Onysko, Founder of Pangea Organics: A Sea Change in Retail Economics: Empowering Grassroots & Providing Health Care through Green Networking. Waylon Lewis sat down with longtime pal (they’ve known each other since the founding of their respective enterprises, lived next door to one another & have worked and celebrated [...]


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“Green” Cosmetics: Hope or Hype? ~ Kimberly Lo

by on Mar 15, 2013

A few months ago, I decided to green my closet. As I shared here, that process was surprisingly easy and painless. Inspired and feeling pretty proud by the progress I had made, it seemed only logical that the next step would be to green my personal care routine. I was expecting this to be just [...]


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Green Goddess Smoothie. ~ Karla Rodas

by on Mar 5, 2013

This is the recipe for my Go­ To Green Goddess smoothie. This will make about one huge or two smaller Green Goddess smoothies, guaranteed to get your day started off right. This healthy smoothie recipe is packed full of vitamins, protein, antioxidants and fiber. For the best quality and benefits, use organic produce. Basic Green [...]


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Nutritional Recovery.

by on Feb 15, 2013

At this stage of the 21st century, we are in need of a serious nutrition recovery.


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A Guide to Becoming Organic Overnight. ~ Sarah AbdulRazak

by on Feb 12, 2013

It’s really that simple. You’ll want become organic and grow green overnight after learning these things: >> Chemicals in non-organic skin care and body products damage your skin and make it prone to long-term health effects. Avoid any products that contain ingredients that begin with methyl-, ethyl-, propyl-, poly-, and any that contain “eth,” “oleth,” etc. [...]


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How Dr. Oz Got it Right (Whether He Meant to or Not). ~ Monica Johnson

by on Feb 11, 2013

With his recent Time Magazine article, “Give (Frozen) Peas a Chance—and Carrots Too,” Dr. Oz has become the object of harsh criticism.


Eat These Cookies & Greatly Improve Your Quality Of Life. ~ Angela M. Diaz

by on Feb 2, 2013

I’m not gluten-free or vegan; I prefer to call myself a minimalist. I eat minimal gluten, minimal animal products—and prefer my fruits and veggies raw. I try to eat as healthy as I can whenever possible, watching my sugars, preservatives. I love a simple food label with only the purest ingredients and knowing exactly what [...]


Bloated? Try Apple Cider Vinegar.

by on Jan 29, 2013

If you suffer from heartburn, bloating, or indigestion, one of the best natural solutions is raw apple cider vinegar.


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I Juice, Therefore I Am. ~ Brittney Hiller

by on Jan 26, 2013

I remember it like it was yesterday. I was 19. My boyfriend at the time showed me how to do it. He was gentle and guided me through my hesitation. “This won’t hurt a bit,” he said.


Letter To A Vegan, From A Meat Eater.

by on Jan 10, 2013

Here is a letter, emailed to me this morning. My responses are in italics.


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Have you ever thought about all the sh*t that could be in your toothpaste?

by on Jan 8, 2013

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Terra Madre: Eat Local, Act Global. ~ Sunny Young

by on Jan 4, 2013

The Highlights of my Time at the Terra Madre Conference. I sat sandwiched between two women from Burkina Faso and Kansas City. After 48 hours of planes, trains and automobiles, I was exhausted to the point that I could barely keep my eyes open. I heard French on my left, Chinese on my right and [...]


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The Chocolate Almond Milk Coffee Facial. ~ Erin Trauth

by on Jan 3, 2013

By making my own beauty products with the foods I love and consume daily, I’ve learned to become what I like to call Beautifood. It’s beauty obtained through the use of the food—you are what you eat, after all.


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I Am Humpty Dumpty. Plus, My TEDx Talk on Falling into Fear. {Video}

by on Dec 28, 2012

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5 Unhealthy Foods Advocated by the Mainstream Media. ~ Mehdi Comeau

by on Dec 23, 2012

People wonder why ill-health, obesity and death rates are high in the U.S. while local businesses struggle against corporate giants. Maybe it’s because those in power are misguiding us. It appears the mainstream media is full of blatant fibbers.


Are Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) Safe to Eat? ~ Ericka Abrams

by on Dec 21, 2012

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elephant Recommends: Boulder: New Year’s Eve at BMoCA.

by on Dec 20, 2012

Join Waylon & elephant at BMoCA for Miracle + Wonder NYE Party. Monday, December 31 to Tuesday, January 1 9pm-2am $20 Members / $25 Advance Non-members / $30 at the door Revel in this year’s miracles + wonder at what the New Year may bring as you celebrate in style with BMoCA. Fortune telling | dancing | artists working [...]


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elephant Boulder Recommends: A New Year, A New You!

by on Dec 18, 2012

The Conscious Cleanse Yoga Detox Program combines the power of whole food nutrition with the healing benefits of yoga. Each meeting offers support for the cleanse and a yoga class that is specifically designed to help with the detox, cleansing and weight loss.

The Conscious Cleanse is a whole foods based cleanse that will help you create your perfect diet, one that is sustainable, by identifying which foods, habits and thoughts make you feel your best. This cleanse is not about will power, restricting calories, consuming only liquid or being chained to the toilet.

This program combines the power of whole food nutrition with the healing benefits of yoga. Each meeting offers a yoga class that is specifically designed to help with the detox, cleansing and weight loss.

The Conscious Cleanse is a 14-day step-by-step detox program designed to help you cleanse your body and your mind of toxic overload, resulting in a slimmer, brighter, more energetic, more aware, more flexible, YOU.


Eating Organic can be Hard to Swallow.

by on Dec 6, 2012


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Gift Guide for the Yogi: Gifts that are Handmade, Eco-conscious & Made with Love. ~ Lauren Saraswati Zavlunov

by on Nov 24, 2012

As the holidays approach, many of us are beginning to seek special gifts for friends, loved ones, yoga teachers and family. I compiled a list of some of my favorite shops that offer unique and beautiful items that are crafted by hand. All are sure to offer a happy alternative to shopping in large stores [...]


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Is a Pastured Turkey Worth All That?

by on Nov 20, 2012


The Good, The Bad & The Ugly on Soy.

by on Nov 13, 2012

Source: photoxyz.com via Delaine on Pinterest For the past 20 years, I’ve been extremely health conscious. I’ve been trying to cultivate an optimal vegan diet, pouring over labels and reading words I could not pronounce in an attempt to make sure I was getting an adequate amount of protein and other essential nutrients in my [...]


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Bill Maher interviews Stonyfield Farms’ Gary Hirshberg about GMOs in our food & our right to know. {Video}

by on Oct 22, 2012

GMO labeling is required in 50 nations—even Russia & China. But not the U.S. Are we raising a generation of science experiments?


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Are You Sleeping in a Bed of Chemicals? ~ Michael Penny

by on Oct 9, 2012

Synthetic chemicals are everywhere—they permeate our lives. There are chemicals for just about anything you want to do: >> Fertilize grass or kill it >> Glue things together or remove glue >> Soften fabric or stiffen it >> Start fires or put them out >> Lubricate machines or de-grease them Some people call it “better [...]


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How to Deal Mindfully with Jealousy. ~ Shawnee Thornton

by on Oct 1, 2012


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“The FDA has received over a million comments from citizens demanding labeling of GMOs. 90 percent of Americans agree. So, why no labeling?” ~ Dennis Kucinich

by on Sep 27, 2012

Last week, Dennis Kucinich took a stand against Monsanto on the House floor. How You Can Help Sign Food Democracy NOW’s petition to President Obama “imploring the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to require mandatory labeling of foods meant for human or animal consumption that have been genetically engineered in laboratories or contain genetically modified [...]


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My Brain On Pesticides.

by on Sep 24, 2012


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Farm Bill Update: Things Have Gotten Weird. ~ Patty Lovera

by on Sep 19, 2012


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Roots Grow More than a Green Thumb. ~ Monica Johnson

by on Sep 16, 2012

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Totem Industries: Sustainable Workwear Project. ~ Josh Holleb

by on Sep 12, 2012

Hello, my name is Josh Holleb, and I am the founder of Totem Industries. We are a local Boulder company that has been working in the organic and recycled apparel industry since 2004.  We have just launched our first Kickstarter Campaign for our Sustainable Workwear Project, and need your help to pre-sell our products to [...]


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Pulp Fiction Cucumbers. ~ Michelle Langton

by on Sep 11, 2012

Michelle Langton shares the benefits of cucumber juice, and how to get the most out of your juicing experience–including what to do with the pulp!


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Mass Media agrees Organic Food “No Healthier.” WTF? ~ Virginia Moore

by on Sep 9, 2012

There’s been a neat little story going around news outlets today concerning the health impact of organic foods. A few examples: CBS News: Organic Foods Hardly Healthier, Study Suggests The Washington Post: Organic Food Adds No Vitamins for Extra Cost, Research Finds BBC News: Organic Food ‘Not Any Healthier‘ Fox News: Organic Food Has Little Health Impact, Study Says [...]


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Eight Reasons to Get Some Honey. ~ Amber Scriven

by on Sep 2, 2012

photo: Vibrant Spirit Honey (especially raw or “unprocessed”) is amazing for you and tasty as all get up. In Chinese medicine certain herbs, like licorice root (gan cao), can be “honey fried” to increase their value as a nourishing and replenishing medicinal herb. This has been done for centuries for numerous reasons. Below are just [...]


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Yummy Blackish Hummus with Garlic & Chives.

by on Aug 31, 2012

Okay, so it doesn’t exactly look appetizing, but believe me when I say it’s yummy.


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Putting the Organic in Organic Beer. ~ Mackenzie Fochs

by on Aug 28, 2012

Your favorite organic ale, porter, stout or pilsner will soon be filled with more organic ingredients.


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The Real Book of Yoga: Love.

by on Aug 22, 2012

Did you know the real book of yoga is long and boring?


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Surprise! Look Who Processes Organic Foods. ~ Oz Osborn

by on Aug 20, 2012

Here’s a useful (and for some, shocking) chart, showing corporate ownership of organic food producers. It’s a visual explanation of why buying organic does NOT mean you’re escaping the corporatized food system and striking a blow for the little guy.


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Five Myths about Genetically Engineered Foods. {Infographic}

by on Aug 16, 2012


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