Sound Consumer change

This article was originally published in December 2016

Starting in February, the print version of Sound Consumer will have a different look. Instead of 12 pages, it will be reduced to 8 pages because we’ll no longer have advertisements. But don’t worry — we’ll still have the same great content! You’ll still find all your favorites, including feature stories, recipes, news bites, letters to the editor and more!

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Stressed? Botanicals can help!

Before the advent of pharmaceuticals, ancient peoples around the world recognized herbs that gave them strength and the ability to respond to stressful situations, from fleeing tigers to surviving frigid winters. Today, herbal tonics derived from these same ancient herbs help your body and mind be flexible and respond to stress.

Tips to reduce sugar in baking

Sugar can be reduced by about a third without seeing many negative consequences, although the difference will be noticeable. Learn when it's ok to cut sugar, special notes and exceptions, sugar substitutes, and how sugar affects moisture, shelf life, crispness and other qualities.

GMA fined $18 million for money laundering

The $18 million penalty against the Grocery Manufacturers Association, issued in November, is the largest fine for a campaign finance violation ever in American history.