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3 of the Simplest Veggies to Start From Seed

With the weather warming and summer fast approaching, thoughts of ripening produce and seasonal delights spring to mind. There's nothing quite like the taste of homegrown vegetables and growing your own can help lower your carbon footprint. Speaking of lowering our carbon footprint, eating a more plant-based diet is one of the most impactful things we as individuals can do! That said, green thumbs know that growing your own produce can be finicky and frustrating at the worst of times. For new growers, it can be a little intimidating knowing where to even start. So despite being amateur gardeners ourselves,...

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Our Favorite Eco-Friendly Organizations - So Good So You

Our Favorite Eco-Friendly Organizations

“But how can just one person make a difference when it comes to climate change?”  Every single human on this planet has the opportunity to be an environmental leader by setting an example through their own actions every day.  Whether that be things like picking up trash in your local neighborhood, eating a more plant-based diet, and/or (if you have the means) sharing freely and generously with the world at large through donations to organizations that focus on bettering our planet.  We know it can be difficult to ensure your donation is going to the right place, so we put...

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Elderberry: What It Is, Health Benefits, and More - So Good So You

Elderberry: What It Is, Health Benefits, and More

  Elderberry: What It Is, Health Benefits, and More If you’re interested in immune-supporting foods, chances are you’ve come across elderberry. This deep purple berry has recently been getting lots of buzz, and preliminary research backs its potential in improving cold and flu symptoms.  But how much do you know about elderberry and what exactly it does to support health? Read on to learn more about the headliner ingredient in our latest immunity shot. What are elderberries? Elderberries, the small purple-black berries that grow on Sambucus shrubs native to Europe, have been administered for centuries in traditional and folk medicine...

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Rita’s Secrets to a Healthy Life - So Good So You

Rita’s Secrets to a Healthy Life

Rita Katona is the driving force and female leader behind all that is So Good So You today. She cofounded the company with her husband in 2014, and has since committed herself and company to bettering the lives of people and planet. While you may recognize Rita’s face from blog or social media posts in the past, we wanted to offer a closer glimpse into the daily life of SGSY’s cofounder.  Peek inside Rita’s morning routine, tips to stay moving, and rituals she won’t go a day without. If you have any other burning questions that you would like Rita...

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