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Today everyone is talking about sustainability, reducing waste, and being greener. Together, we can keep the momentum going throughout the whole year! Below are a few tips for reducing your carbon footprint. Have Google meal nights Instead of going to the store and buying more food for dinner, choose a few food items that you [...]
Spring is a time for renewal and rejuvenation. Our ancestors used this time to eat cleansing foods to get ready for the hot summer weather. Nature provides foods such as sprouts, berries, leafy greens, asparagus, chard, and dandelion greens to help enhance the body’s natural detoxing processes. During this time it is also important to [...]
If you have never grown your own food, now is your chance!! Growing your own produce is a great way to add fruits, vegetables, and healing and flavorful herbs to your meals. It doesn’t take much, just a small container of herbs in your kitchen is a great start. Don’t worry, your garden doesn’t need [...]
As the weather changes so does the fresh produce. Spring is a great time to begin eating seasonally. When you buy produce that is out of season, it has to be shipped from around the world to get to you. As a result, factors such as the time, the distance, and the number of people [...]
In farmers’ markets around the country, signs of spring are all around. Make good use of the fresh, vibrant new vegetables and fruits!
3 Tips for natural allergy relief: To minimize exposure to allergens take these steps: Keep your car’s ventilation system on re-circulate. This will prevent some of the pollen from entering the vehicle. Some cars have a pollen filter. Make sure you change it before and after each pollen season. Change your in-home furnace filters to the HEPA [...]
When the weather gets below freezing it is hard get motivated to stay physically active. I know, the couch always sounds much better me too. But, winter is the most important time to stay active and get outside! Staying active and getting natural sunlight will decrease your chances of winter weight gain and Seasonal Affective [...]
It’s officially the slow-down season. January is when social activity begins to fall off and rightfully so – we all need time to reflect and replenish ourselves. As winter drags on though the cold and darkness can sometimes feel isolating. To cheer yourself back up, round up a few friends and neighbors for a soup [...]
With all of the restaurant options in our area, you can always find somewhere to grab a meal, right? If you have a food allergy or special diet, the joy of going out to eat can be stressful. To help with this possible dilemma, I wanted to create a guide to navigating restaurants that cater [...]
