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…
Aloe Vera: The King of Botanicals
Said to be used by Cleopatra on a daily basis as part of her beauty regime, aloe vera has also been relied on for centuries for its healing properties. Also known as the “burn plant,” “lily of the desert” or the…
8 Health Benefits of Bananas
Bananas are one of the most popular fruit on Earth – for good reasons: They are full of nutrients, delicious, and come in their own handy packaging! What are the health benefits of bananas? Let us count the ways! Nutritional…
Three Easy Ways to De-stress
1. Ways to De-Stress At Work Limiting the amount of time you spend on email help reduce anxiety and be more productive throughout the day. Here’s how: Step One: Clean your Inbox. There’s no reason to have 150 (or more!)…
Looking for a New Hobby? Try Eco-Friendly DIY Candle Making
Everyone loves the gentle glow of candlelight. Making your own candles is not only fun, it makes a great gift. And if you make your own, you know exactly what ingredients are going into them. Learn the components of candle making, from…
Chasing Ice – Official Trailer
James Balog and his team on the Extreme Ice Survey assemble a multiyear chronicle of the planet’s rapidly melting glaciers. Originally posted 2017-11-06 11:29:05.
5 Simple Ways to Enjoy Winter Squash
The season is abundant with winter squash. These “globes of joy,” burst with sweet, nutty flavor, are packed with antioxidants and can be as versatile as your creativity allows. To help you get started, here are some of Chef Sita’s…
What are the Health Benefits of Cannabis and How Can We Use It Safely?
The entire conversation about sustainable agriculture, food, and plant-based medicines is huge, convoluted, and full of – may we say – intentional errors? There are trillion dollar interests at stake between the agricultural and the pharmaceutical industry, and yet, medicinal…
Eco-Friendly Alcohol? This Rum Company is Focusing on Sustainability
Beyond food, there are a whole host of products that we consume that we know little about when it comes to their ingredients or how they were produced. Today we are dedicating this hour to understanding the amazing world of…
Our Top 11 Favorite Dairy Substitutes
The first thing people say to me when contemplating whether or not to give up dairy is: “But I could never live without cheese.” I sympathize with that concern, but having followed a plant-based lifestyle for years now, I feel…
