Great Pumpkins

This Roasted Pumpkin Salad with Honeycrisp Apples and Candied Pecans is full of bright, light textures and flavors, and it is also full of some of the healthiest ingredients of autumn. Read More »

Natural Awakenings Chicago ~ November 2023

Enjoy articles from our November 2023 Issue Read More »

Winter Food For Birds Berries, Nuts and Seeds are Available in Yards and Natural Areas

In fall, a cornucopia of berries and nuts are available outdoors to feed wild creatures, but beginning in December, the outdoor banquet may seem to mostly have disappeared. Read More »

Honey and Red Wine-Poached Pears

At your next dinner party, celebrate the season with these light and refreshing show-stoppers. Read More »

Local Networking Builds Stronger Communities

Building a sense of community and belonging is a sure way to increase our happiness while creating safe and resilient neighborhoods. Read More »

Integrative Dentist Promotes Whole Body Health

Integrative Dental Health strives to build more awareness of sleep disorders, heavy metal toxicity, gut health, nutritional counseling and detoxification protocols. Read More »

Singing Bowls for Improved Concentration

Because singing bowls can quiet the mind, improve focus and make us feel more relaxed, their use can lead to a range of health improvements such as calming the nervous system; coping with symptoms tied to chronic stress; improving mood; decreasing depression and anxiety symptoms; deepening meditation and focus; boosting creativity and decision-making; managing chronic pain; improving sleep and reducing insomnia; and supporting both cardiovascular and digestive health. Read More »

Keeping Sneakers Out of the Landfill

Athletic footwear languishing in landfills releases volatile organic compounds linked to asthma, cancer and other health complications. Instead of discarding old shoes that will take 30 to 40 years to decompose, consider these alternatives. Read More »

Sam Stedman on Helping Kids Make Conscientious Choices

Sam Stedman is the co-founder and publisher of EcoParent, a quarterly print magazine distributed in North America that is designed to help parents make better choices for their families Read More »

Organic Sparkling Lemonade

Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More »

Fall Farro Bake

Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More »

Vegetable Pot Pie

Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More »

Creamy Leek Polenta

Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More »

Herbed Lentil Patties with Mushroom Sauce

Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More »

Mini Curried Lentil Wellingtons

Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More »

Rosemary Spicy Roasted Nuts

Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More »

Roasted Whole Cauliflower With Cashew Cream

Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More »

Golden Beet Vegan Meatballs with Almond Sage Cranberry Cream

Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More »

Plant-Forward Holidays: Festive Foods Everyone Will Crave

A plant-forward menu can be one of the best gifts that a host can give this holiday season. It is also more likely than ever that guests will welcome a celebration menu filled with vegetables and fruits. Read More »

A Pebble of Kindness in the Stagnant Pond

From kindergarten classrooms to inspired blogs, kindness is a practice that is encouraged throughout society. Read More »