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 [...]
On July 19th, my beloved father passed. This day marked the end of his long and painful nine-and a-half-year journey. He was no longer weak, unable to walk or stand and stressed by the overwhelming nature of his illness. My dad was finally free. I loved him dearly and we were very close, so his death [...]
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 [...]
If you've decided to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle, it's probably because you've noticed that reasons for living eco-friendly and "going green" are all around you. With all the information, tips and guidelines, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. Yet, it is critical to understand the big picture when it comes to setting realistic goals. You can [...]
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. [...]
Winter is the cold and flu season, but springtime can bring sickness, too. Catching a cold just as warm weather begins is one of the worst ways to start the year, but as long as you have a handful of these natural remedies, you should start feeling better faster. Homemade Inhaler If you have asthma [...]
Although I prefer to shop locally, I still love to see what my favorite UPS deliveryman has for me each time he rings my bell. It's such fun to tear open the box and reveal a delightful selection of healthy, green, natural, organic or plant-based/vegan goodies. This week, when I opened the box, I was pleased to unwrap a wholesome selection of organic rice and ramen products [...]
Who can forget that memorable--and convincing--commercial for V-8 Juice when I was growing up. The words "Wow, I could have had a V8" literally sent me to the kitchen to pour a glass of that flavorful vegetable cocktail. The compelling ad gave us the impression that this bottled vegetable beverage was the best healthy beverage we could drink. [...]
One of my favorite "simple pleasures" is strolling through our neighborhood farmer's market ooh-ing and ahh--ing over the season's fresh, local, organic produce. I never know exactly what I am going to find or what I might decide to haul home and make something delectable with. I am always delighted to find garden fresh tomatoes. There is really nothing quite as wonderful [...]
I love to shop at my local farmer's market. It's fun to get swept up in the wholesome, friendly energy of the market. Living in the city, it feels good to mingle with my neighbors--both human and animal. Tasting featured farm-fresh samples. Chatting it up with farmers. Discovering new foods to try. And happily hauling home fresh, organic produce. This week [...]
Does this sound familiar? Every time we turn around we hear alarming news reports about food contamination incidents that lead to illness and sometimes even death. Do you find that the more research you do into the contamination of produce from ecoli, pesticides, herbicides, bacteria and other dangerous substances, the more afraid you become? But don't despair [...]
The Road I Travel: My Healthy, Green and Natural Living Journey This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Natural Living Blog Carnival hosted by Happy Mothering and The Pistachio Project through the Green Moms Network. This month, our members are reflecting on the successes they had from last year, and setting goals for [...]
We all know how important it is to "eat your fruits and vegetables". In fact, you probably hear it in your sleep. In addition to hydrating the body, fresh veggies and fruits provide vital skin-healthy nutrients and antioxidants, such as vitamins A, C, E and toxin absorbing fiber. Well, I make sure to eat of variety of [...]
