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Did you know that Swanson Health Products carries dozens of natural health cleaning supplies? Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day, Method, J.R. Watkins, Earth Friendly Products, and Dropps are only a few of the many brands that we now carry to help ensure that your home is the greenest and cleanest on the block!

My parents recently purchased a new home after living in their current home for almost 15 years. They are closing their new home within the next few days, and knowing my Mom she'll have her back seat...

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Cloth diapers have always been something I was adamant about trying when I have children. Our little lady just turned 3 months old this week and I've decided to give them a try. We were lucky enough to be able borrow 8 diapers (with plenty of inserts, disposable and cloth) from a friend before we make the investment and dive into cloth diapering full time.

Also, our daycare provider has spoken very highly about her using them for her children and then her children using them for their children...Read More »

Being a new Mother I have been overwhelmed with all of the wonderful, extremely helpful and educated advice from all of the mothers in my life. My husband and I had been informed a few times prior to our little one's birth of the great benefits of using gripe water to ease mild and occasional gas and stomach discomfort and I am so thankful we had purchased and stocked the all-natural herbal supplement Mommy's Bliss Gripe Water in our bathroom cabinet for her arrival.

We recently experienced the...Read More »

Ever wanted to know what vitamins, supplements and healthy foods the employees at Swanson Health Products use? Here’s your chance to peek inside an employee order and find out (and win it all)!

Hey there Swanson Readers! I have to confess, I had to stop myself from ordering every week and now limit myself to just once a month. It is just too easy to order something new and give it a try when there are so many new and interesting products to choose from. Over the past two years I have purchased...Read More »

 

One of my favortie recipes for garden green beans is Sizzling Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes and Organic Spices.

We have SO many green beans popping up in our garden this week. Luckily, we can't get enough of them and they are disappearing fast from our refrigerator. Along with beans, we have plentiful snap peas and cherry tomatoes. There really is no better natural health food option than the satisfaction of growing dinner in your very own back yard. Enjoy!

 

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Swanson Organic Basil is the perfect pairing with tomato and garlic dishes. Thinking of a delicious and quick meal this week to match your busy summer schedules? Here are a few that will be a hit!

Learn more about our natural health herbs, and then shop all of our organic spices.

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Support your natural health this spring with Swanson Organic Sage on the grill. This herb is 100% Certified Organic and holds a highly aromatic, minty, peppery flavor and woodsy fragrance. We have a few delicious recipes in our natural health library that I have listed for you to check out. Get that grill turned back on!

Learn more about our organic spices, and then click here to see them all.

 

Healthy Strawberry Granola Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 cups Bob's Red Mill Organic Extra Thick Rolled Oats
• 2 cups Bob's Red Mill Steel Cut Oats Cereal
• 1 cup Organic Freeze-Dried Strawberries
• 1/2 cup Organic Coconut Shreds
• 1/2 cup Organic Pumpkin Seeds
• 1/4 cup YS Organic Honey
• 3/4 cup Eden Foods Organic Applesauce
• 1 teaspoon Organic Cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Organic Ginger
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large...

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Our Organic Cumin will boost your natural organic health. This herb is 100% Certified Organic and carries a smoky, aromatic flavor in all of your Mexican, Latin American and other flavorful dishes. We have numerous natural health options in our health library to use this organic spice that is good for digestion, insomnia or even the common cold.

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Pesto Chicken Pasta Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 package Simply Organic Simply Sweet Basil Pesto Mix
• 1/4 cup EVOO, plus 1 tablespoon
• 1/2 box Eden Foods Kamut Spirals, uncooked
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, diced
• 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
• 4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Cook pesto mix according to directions on the package in a small saucepan. In other pan, boil water for your kamut spirals and also cook according to the directions. Keep in mind, you can use any type of noodle for this recipe....

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