In this presidential election, we have heard nearly nothing close to a real conversation on the concern for the environment. From energy to climate change, how do all four candidates hold environmental responsibility and what are their platforms for environmental…
25 Best Uses for Coconut for Your Health
Follow enough health and beauty journals, and you could easily find yourself wondering, “is there anything coconut oil cannot do?” Spoiler alert: coconut is everything it’s cracked up to be. Because of this, we’ve compiled a list of the best…
The Terroir of an Avocado Affects the Flavor
Like many produce items, avocados bear a sticker that indicates where that piece of fruit was grown: Mexico, California, Peru, or Chile. Equal Exchange avocados specifically come from small farmers who are part of the Pragor cooperative, based in Michoacán,…
Healthy Comfort Food That’s Good for You and Easy to Cook, Too!
From trends and specialty diets to indecipherable food labels. From expensive equipment in food reality shows on TV to ingredients in processed foods that have nothing to do with nourishment, it is remarkable how complicated food has become. Let’s bring…
These Shipping Containers Create Innovative Off-Grid Ecosystems
There are plenty of challenges to food production, including access to land, the availability of clean water, and, the right infrastructure so that the farm can be functional and productive for months and years to come, for example, access to…
Our Massive Problem with Sugar Addiction: What Can We Do?
The average American consumes about 150 pounds of refined sugar a year. That’s almost half a pound of refined sugar each day. Refined sugar is in everything, not just in sugary drinks, but even in our cut meats, in our…
The Brower Youth Awards Celebrate Young Environmental Leaders
We commonly say that we have inherited this world from our fathers and grandfathers. But another way to look at our responsibility for this planet in this lifetime is that we are borrowing our world from our children. Each year…
Rice Pudding for Anyone and Everyone
Whether simple or decadent, this sweet treat has a variation that’s sure to please you. Find Chef Sita’s favorite, basic recipe for rice pudding here, and then get creative! For a soothing, sweet flavor, add ginger and chopped dates. Stir in…
Protecting Sharks Can Save the Ocean’s Ecosystem
Throughout history, humans have hunted many species that supposedly pose a threat to human life. As a result, we have brought many large predators such as Grizzly bears and wolves to near or complete extinction. Finally, new scientific studies show…
Holistic Cold & Flu Remedies: How to Heal Yourself Naturally
Which herbal remedies help your body fight illness and strengthen your immune system? How can you prepare these super-ingredients for holistic cold and flu remedies? Listen to this Podcast Episode on Natural and Holistic Cold and Flu Remedies “Cold and…
