Many people, especially young folks, dream of owning their own small piece of land. To live off the land, self-supported, away from the stresses of the city. To live a lifestyle of peace, based on a deep relationship to nature…
What Rachel Carson Has Taught Us About Environmental Protection
Under much scrutiny from chemical companies, environmentalist and activist Rachel Carson released her book, Silent Spring, on September 27th, 1962. It shook the public and brought the environmental world into focus. Environmental protection became a real, ongoing topic, and what…
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…
DIY Apple Cider Vinegar Conditioner Rinse That Will Make Your Hair Shine
If the baking soda shampoo worked well for you, consider complimenting your routine with an equally easy hair rinse made from apple cider vinegar and water. After washing your hair with baking soda, a basic ingredient that removes dirt, oil,…
Authentic Mexican Cuisine: A World of Flavor and Spirit
Today we are inviting you to come explore the world south of the border with us – the Mexican border, that is. We are taking it way beyond what is commonly known as Tex-Mex food. Burritos, Enchiladas, Guacamole, and Tacos.…
5 Reasons to Choose Organic Bananas (vs. Conventional)
You may be thinking that the banana peel protects you from pesticides, but there’s more to it. Here are 5 reasons why buying organic bananas matters. Top 5 Reasons Why Choosing Organic Bananas Matters 1. Your Health Even though bananas…
How Safe Is Our Drinking Water, Really?
Governmental agencies are in place to make absolutely sure that we are protected. That we are able to live lives that are healthy, and safe. The drinking water crisis in Flint, Michigan, brought forward a picture that one can adapt…
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 7 Stages of a Banana Ripening from Green to Brown
Banana ripening is a science. Getting a banana to the perfect yellow color at just the right time is an art. Equal Exchange Bananas come from small farms in South America. Hundreds of farmers are organized into cooperatives. Unlike conventional…
This Carrot Ginger Soup is Chock-full of Anti-Inflammatory Ingredients
Simple, healthy ingredients can be very beneficial for healing inflammation, and carrot ginger soup is no exception. A recent trip to Berkeley’s Mission: Heirloom, an organic, completely holistic, predominantly paleolithic restaurant, reminded me just how good so few ingredients can…
