As consumers look to improve their diets and choose more natural meal options, food and beverage companies adapt to capture the growing market share. Unfortunately, some of the tactics they use are downright confusing, if not misleading. Catchphrases like "all-natural," "organic," “no chemicals,” or "good for the environment" are on many products, but are they actually [...]
You know when you see a word so often that you sort of forget what it means? Well, the word organic does mean quite a few things. When you see organic on food packages, here’s what it generally means. Official inspectors confirm natural substances are used to protect these crops or creatures. Chemical fertilisers are not [...]
Dazzled by the latest haute jeans, fancy purses, and clunky sneakers, we often forget that sometimes style comes at a very high price both for our own and our environment’s wellbeing. It may be an issue that has only recently started to gain more publicity, but fashion, especially the fast kind, has a profound impact on [...]
Did you know the type of cosmetics you use could be negatively impacting the environment as well as your skin? When you think of global warming and environmental issues, the last thing you associate them with is your skincare routine. However, from the packaging used to the types of materials and chemicals added to the products [...]
Every year we hear more and more about the importance of sun protection. Dermatologists are talking about it, fashion magazines are talking about it, beauty gurus are talking about, and it would seem that everyone is finally on board with this simple fact: we have to wear sunscreen every day. It’s an added step for our [...]
Whether it's your own anniversary, that of your parents, or someone else you care about, a socially-conscious gift makes the occasion all the more special. You'll find some great guides online for unique anniversary gifts as well as these seven suggestions to celebrate the socially-conscious couple. "Wondering what gift to give a socially-conscious couple for their [...]
Foods full of artificial additives, that have been genetically modified, or that are sourced in a way that harms the environment or fails to fairly compensate laborers, fill some of our supermarket shelves. In response to this “food crisis,” over 20,000 health food stores have sprung up. And some 75% of ordinary grocery stores now sell [...]
Want to grow your own little garden but don’t have the possibility to utilize the outdoor space? No problem. You can easily have your organic and sustainable green corner inside your home. You may need to make some adjustments and look for the best possible plant placement, but ultimately, if you care for your indoor garden [...]
In case you didn’t know already, organic coffee refers to the coffee that is produced without using any artificial and chemical substances. As such, it does not contain any additives, pesticides or herbicides, so it’s completely healthy. At the same time, there are lots of factors to be taken into account before calling one type of [...]
Wishing You a Happy Healthy Holiday Season! I am so glad to celebrate this wonderful time of the year with you! Welcome to the Special Holiday Edition of the “Healthy, Happy, Green & Natural Party” Blog Hop! This “blog hop party” is a positive place where you can find and share lots of healthy, green, natural and [...]
Wishing You a Happy Holiday Season! I am so glad to celebrate this wonderful time of the year with you! Welcome to the Special Holiday Edition of the “Healthy, Happy, Green & Natural Party” Blog Hop! This “blog hop party” is a positive place where you can find and share lots of healthy, green, natural and delicious [...]
An organic garden will help you enjoy fresh, natural and chemical-free vegetables, and fruits. You are growing your own food in an environmentally friendly manner and doing the best for your own health as well. If you are a beginner you must banish the doubts that it is too hard to raise an organic garden. [...]
