Harvest season may be winding down, but your garden can keep on giving into next year. In fact, now's the perfect time to gather and save seeds from your best crops, to sow next spring and to use as winter spices. Small though they may be, those little pods hold a bounty of possibility.

This Halloween, indulge in an all-natural popcorn ball recipe that’s made without refined sugar or corn syrup! These homemade popcorn balls are sheer genius—you can feed them guilt-free to the kids that come trick or treating… or just treat yourself to a little Halloween nostalgia. Check out this old-fashioned way to make wonderfully buttery, caramel popcorn balls at home.

Nutrition is as complex and confusing as the bodies we aim to nurture. No one diet is perfect for everyone, yet certain foods are known to provide a host of benefits for most of us. And as women, we have even more specialized nutritional needs that change throughout our lives: iron, calcium, folic acid, to name a few. Here's a list of foods women especially, regardless of age, can be sure to include as part of a healthy, vibrant diet. Are you eating these foods?

Burger King’s Spicy Chick’n Crisp Sandwich is so cheap (at $1 on Burger King value menus across the nation), they couldn’t even afford the “E” in chicken... Or is the missing letter due to the fact that Burger King can’t legally call the food substance it’s serving “chicken” because it contains so many byproducts?

Want a side of lumber with your dinner? That’s what you may be munching on if cellulose is on the ingredient list of your foods.

Food producers use this factory-made additive, crafted from miniscule pieces of wood pulp or other plant fibers, in processed foods all the time. Cellulose coats shredded cheese to keep it from clumping. It boosts the fiber content in white bread. It thickens foods—so that low-fat ice cream tastes just as creamy as the regular version. Cellulose adds bulk to foods without adding fat because we can't digest insoluble dietary fibers. It’s in everything from baked goods to syrup to cereal.

As it cools down, you may start to spend a little more time indoors... a great time to get crafty we say! A little imagination and a bit of time - and not much else - are all you need to bring out your inner designer. It's not difficult to get creative on the cheap, and you'll end up with a few new, fun and festive decorations. Here are five ideas to get the idea bank rolling.

It's forgivable when babies do it, entertaining when a dog does it, but gas is awkward for the rest of us (even when we blame the dog). Thing is though, it happens. So what are "normal" levels of gas, bloating and heartburn, and how do we make changes to keep them at a minimum? Read on…

As everything turns brown outside, are you looking for a little greenery in your life? Lush houseplants can revitalize your home as the season changes to fall and then on to winter. Plus, for all you notorious plant killers, many plants that grow well indoors don’t require a lot of TLC. Hey, not all of us can be gardening-savvy. Or maybe your green thumbs are just twitching to grow something. Anything. You gardening addict. Whatever your skill level when it comes to gardening, these five indoor plants are darn easy to maintain.

The fig is an ancient delicacy: The prophet Mohammad once conjectured that it might be descended directly from Paradise. In the Northern Hemisphere, figs only bring their sensual, delicate, sweet-and-tart taste to store shelves (and tree branches) in autumn. Fig season will end soon, and it'll be hard to find these exotic beauties over the winter. Luckily, figs lend themselves incredibly well to preserving. It's easy to make a basic fig jam, rich in flavor and texture, that provides a gourmet alternative to ho-hum jelly.

In these incredible times, we here at Organic Authority are ever so grateful to be able to share information with you on a daily basis. Our supporters allow us to bring you the latest in sustainably raised, delicious eats and healthy living and if there's one lesson we value most unequivocally, it's that of community. So join us in giving a big shout out (it can be silent, too) to our amazing supporters!

Keeping your body squeaky clean is good for many reasons. For one, everyone appreciates cleanliness. You sans stench is stellar. Giving your parts a fresh scrub is good for your immune system and body, too. Now, when you support personal care companies that use organic and natural ingredients, and have cruelty-free, vegan soaps, you also give goodness to the environment (and your furry and feathered friends!)

The days are slowly getting shorter and colder. There’s no better time than the present to start practicing your most warming and wholesome winter meal: chili! Now, when most people think “chili,” thoughts of hearty, meat and bean filled bowls typically come to mind. But a plethora of meat-free, vegetarian and vegan chili recipes exist.

Each year when October rolls around, my body begins to crave things beyond my control: sweet, roasted pumpkins; warm, baked treats; And crisp, sparkling cider. For years I had dreamed of making my own hard cider, but never had the gumption to just try it already. But no store-ready cider is ever satisfying: they’re too sweet, too syrupy and far too expensive for what they’re worth. Finally, after an early autumn trip to a local apple orchard, I resolved to make my own hard cider. And surprisingly, it was easier than I ever expected it to be.

It’s been a rough week for New Englanders. After the humiliating loss by and dismissal of the Red Sox longtime manager, the past few days have had we Bostonians and our neighbors keeping our heads down and mumbling obscenities. But there’s one thing that’s always sure to turn our frowns upside-down: Classic, crisp fall days and the delicious, autumn foods and flavors that come with them.