VOL.28.4 APRIL 2012 FEATURES DEPARTMENTS


31 FRESH


21 Green & clean Plus, reduce Fido’s carbon footprint, save the bees, fi nally ditch BPA, spice up your spice rack, and more.


QUICK AND EASY 31 Fast vegan


Satisfy your hunger—and protein needs—with these all-plant entrées.


NUTRITION 36 16 editor’s note | 18 community SUPPLEMENTS


36 Whole-life cleanse This spring, don’t just focus on the toxins in your diet. These holistic tips for purifying body, environment, and mind-spirit will have you feeling lighter in more ways than one.


42 Super snacks Elevate after-school snacks or predinner munchies with only a few minutes’ prep time and a handful of fresh, healthy ingredients.


ON THE COVER A PENTON PUBLICATION APRIL 2012 | fresh ideas for everyday health ENERGIZE! 7 SMART, FRESH SNACKS


DETOX YOUR LIFE (PAGE 36)


DECODE CALCIUM SUPPLEMENTS


4 EASY VEGAN DINNERS


Swiss Chard Raw Wrap (page 43)


42 Energize! 7 smart, fresh snacks 36 Detox your life 55 Decode calcium supplements 31 4 easy vegan dinners


8 seasonal


Earth Day meals @ deliciousliving.com/apr12


Cover photo by Leigh Beisch; food stylist, Dan Becker; prop stylist, Glenn Jenkins


april 2012 | deliciousliving 15


Celebrate Earth Day, April 22, with eight seasonal (and sustainable!) recipes @deliciousliving.com/apr12


55 Calcium and beyond


From tweens to pregnant moms to older adults: the lowdown on who needs which nutrients to build and maintain strong bones.


NATURAL KITCHEN


58 Broccoli Give this cancer-fi ghting crucifer the love it deserves by cooking it wisely and enjoying it often.


51 What’s in your food? It’s easy to avoid artifi cial ingredients with our cheat sheet of better-for-you, natural alternatives.


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