Why do people drink bottled water? Bottled water makes about as much sense as shipping in ice from Antarctica. Learn about manufactured demand from a video made by the people at The Story of Stuff.
Eating Vegan: Why Bother?
October 14, 2010 By
After “I can’t live without cheese!” and “Where do you get your protein?” the biggest question omnivores have for vegans is “Why?” This might come off as a little bit defensive at times, but I think that often it’s just plain curiosity. Why would vegans choose what seems like such a radical lifestyle? The answer [...]
Drink To Your Health: 5 Immune Boosting Beverages
October 14, 2010 By
Fall is my absolute favorite season. Leaves changing, crisp air, apple orchards, it doesn’t get much better than this! Unfortunately, it’s also the perfect time of the year to get a cold. I find that it’s always best to take care of yourself and to keep your immune system in superb order before you get that dreaded cold. Drinking home made juices and smoothies are a great way to get your daily dose of cold and flu fighting vitamins. Here are some fantastic immune boosting ingredients and recipes you should incorporate into your busy schedule.
Birke Baehr – Changing the World, One Kid at a Time
October 14, 2010 By
Birke Baehr is changing the world, one kid at a time.
Getting the Most from Crops: In the Field and at the Market
October 13, 2010 By
In Cameroon, one of the foods that grows best is cassava. But farmers struggle with low yields because of pests and diseases that damage crops, making each harvest much more labor intensive than they are worth. One group is looking to change that.
Whole Wheat Einkorn Pasta Review
October 13, 2010 By
This is a review of Jovial’s first ever einkorn pasta. I eat pasta at least twice a week. It is one of my staple foods because it can easily be transformed into a variety of dishes based on the sauce and vegetables used. I was delighted when Jovial offered a sample of their new first [...]
Rethinking Potatoes
October 13, 2010 By
Potatoes have been given a bad name in nutrition – most likely because of the way we prepare them. Before they were turned into french fries, loaded baked potatoes, potatoes au gratin or any of the million other extremely high-calorie bastardizations of potatoes, they started as a healthy and delicious starchy root.
