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Greens + Beans Quinoa Salad
Serves 4
3/4 cup quinoa
14 oz can garbanzo beans, drained
6 cups mustard greens, washed, trimmed of stems and cut into bite-sized pieces
2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tbsp sunflower seeds, toasted if desired
The juice of half a lemon
Dressing
2 tbsp tahini
1 tsp olive oil
2 tbsp hot water
2 tbsp lemon [...]

As the newest member of the Breathe team, I’m excited to jump in with an issue that’s all about health: healthy minds, healthy bodies, healthy planet.
Spring is a time of rebirth, a time to start fresh (and a “do-over” for those of us who have already broken our New Year’s resolutions). I’ve boosted up my cardio [...]

Give your wardrobe an eco boost with these vibrant accessories for Spring.

Baby Steps for Busy Moms

There is an epiphanal moment in our adult lives that I’ll call the “Nutritional Awakening.” For some, it’s a dire situation brought on by health concerns or first-time pregnancy. For others, it’s inspired by a book like Skinny Bitch, read at precisely the right time.
For me, it was Joe, a personal trainer in über-fit Boulder, [...]

The Calm, and Camaraderie of Fly Fishing

One of the best things about spring (other than warmer temperatures and sprouting flowers!) is the long-awaited opening of the farmers market. After a winter of grubby root vegetables, bushels of bright green springtime produce glistening in the early morning sunshine make healthy eating all the more appealing. That is, until you get them home [...]

The practice of being still, and how it can positively affect your health and your life.

baby mine
Trying to get pregnant through in vitro fertilization? Atlanta-based Reproductive Biology Associates recently opened the Reproductive Biology Egg Bank, the only donor egg bank in the United States that routinely uses the vitrification freezing process (but not the only one freezing eggs). Recipients can even select a donor online. myeggbank.com.
seeing is believing
Losing weight is [...]

A blizzard did not stop me that morning last February from going on my planned five-mile run. I had a busy day ahead and I badly wanted to start it off with 45 minutes of my favorite outdoor activity. I thought I would be alright if I ran slowly, sticking to quiet neighborhood streets and [...]

engaged and eco-conscious?
If you want to add “something green” to your wedding, you’re not alone. Kate Harrison, author of The Green Bride Guide: How to Create an Earth-Friendly Wedding on Any Budget, has seen a substantial increase in interest for green weddings in the last couple of years. “Almost every bride I talk to has [...]

A few of our favorite things.

Despite Kermit the Frog’s memorable ballad, it’s actually becoming easier to be green. And this translates to the way we clean our homes, too. The war on dirt, germs and grime is a fiercely fought battle, but the conventional household cleaners are petroleum-based and can cause serious health and environmental problems. Opting for natural products [...]

mind: Pages of enlightenment.
What’s wrong with synthetic? How can you go green on a budget? Find the answers to these questions and so much more in The Green Beauty Guide. Registered nutrition specialist and beauty expert Julie Gabriel gives us the real deal on organic products in this comprehensive go-to resource. Get the lowdown [...]

By Amanda Straus and Monica Johnson
Is it just us, or has it been a really long winter? Did the front of your treadmill, even with a juicy gossip magazine or TV in front of you, get kind of monotonous? If your time at the gym has become tedious, or if you’re burned out and making [...]