Does your morning start off with a nutrient-dense smoothie? Do you try to get in a daily superfood or two, from chocolate to quinoa, for your health? Well why not do both at the same time? Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Rodale News thinks it’s just the thing to do, declaring, “The right superfood smoothie ingredients […]
If one of your favorite summertime activities is a trip to the nearest beach (or a vacation to the shore), then you’ll want to read this. How healthy is your beach? Photo courtesy of Shutterstock In its 24th annual beach report released yesterday, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) designated 35 popular U.S. beaches across 14 […]
By Kris Gunnars For centuries, vinegar has been used for various household and cooking purposes. It is also an ancient folk remedy, claimed to help with all sorts of health problems. The most popular vinegar in the natural health community is apple cider vinegar. A glass of raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar, with “mother.” Photo […]
Ok, so you know about the potential health implications of BPA in plastic and you do your best to avoid it. But what about PVC in plastics and other products? Plastic drinking straws. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock PVC—polyvinyl chloride, or vinyl—is found in a range of products, from children’s toys to building materials to food […]
By Kris Gunnars Chia seeds are among the healthiest foods on the planet. They are loaded with nutrients that can have important benefits for your body and brain. Chia seed pudding. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Here are 11 health benefits of chia seeds that are supported by human studies. 1. Chia Seeds Deliver a Massive […]
Groups like the CSRHub, Sustainable Packaging Coalition and Free2Work provide immeasurable information about the products we purchase every day and what our purchases actually support, but how much of that information do you honestly retain in store aisles? It’s not always easy to remember which companies test on animals, use harmful chemicals or make genetically […]
Toxic flame retardants have been making headlines again this year—from a chemical company suing California over its new flame retardant law to Coca-Cola removing chemicals linked to flame retardants from its beverages. Always of concern is the presence of these toxic chemicals in products designed and manufactured for babies, from mattresses to swings—basically the major […]
Parks and day hikes are well and good, but if you really want to reconnect with Mother Nature this summer, you’ve got to go camping. For some, camping is a refreshing change: A chance to reset the mind and soul by roughin’ it for a few days. For others, the idea of living outside the […]
Did you know there are more than 50 green holidays? Earth Day is considered somewhat of a “Hallmark Holiday” for most environmentalists. We’re all about living our lives as sustainably as possible—some more than others—on a daily basis. It’s not about perfection, though, it’s about doing our best with what we’ve got. Take me, for […]
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