Living Roundup: Eco Photography, Vegetarian Pregnancy & More

Every week we highlight the best articles, blogs, news, videos and interesting Web tidbits to help you live green, be healthy, and connect with your sense of spirituality. Read our roundup for info that just helps you live better.

Winners of the Environmental Photographer of the Year 2008 Awards

These are some of the most striking images of Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management’s environmental photography competition. These and 70 others are on display in London from September 17. (Guardian)

A Nutrition Guide for the Pregnant Vegetarian

Being pregnant doesn’t mean having to take up an omnivorous diet. Here’s some advice on on getting extra protein, iron and calcium , and most importantly, increasing folic acid intake, which helps prevent birth defects. (EcoSalon)

Swim Your Way Slim

A good swimming routine can provide an excellent full body workout that can help you slim down and build muscle tone while staying cool during summer. Follow these cardio routines and you’ll be burning calories without breaking a sweat. (Shape)

Taking Home Your Gold

We may not be training for an Olympic game, however most of us do overcome amazing odds and adversity to walk on in this thing we call life. No matter what we are facing or what our dream is—we can achieve it no matter the circumstances, no matter our age, no matter what! We have to set our eye on the prize! (Divine Caroline)

VIDEO: Miley and Mandy Go Green

The ever-popular teen superstar Miley Cyrus and her friend Mandy Jiroux share eco-friendly on their video podcast: “Going green is something that is rarely brought up with the kids today. WE ARE HERE TO TELL YOU, KIDS ARE THE FUTURE! Find fun ways that YOU can go green.” (YouTube)