As people move from rural to urban settings in search of economic opportunities, urban agriculture is becoming an important provider of both food and employment, according to researchers with the Worldwatch Institute.
Eating Vegan: The July 4th Edition
June 30, 2011 By
The biggest party of the summer is coming up so it’s time to gather your shopping lists and get cookin’! Whether you’re partying with famaily and friends or packin’ a picnic to watch fireworks this July 4th, tasty treats are a necessity. Check out this menu of recipes and go party like it’s 1776!!
The Paradigm Project – Changing the World One Cookstove at a Time
June 30, 2011 By
Nearly three billion people still live on a subsistence level and must gather wood to cook with. The Paradigm Project aims to provide cookstoves to as many people as possible.
Red Wine’s Heart Healthy Chemical Unlocked
June 29, 2011 By
Grapes (like many plants) make lots of chemicals, called polyphenols, from resveratrol to protect themselves against invaders, particularly fungi. And, it is those polyphenols that, among other things, enhance brain functions, make your bones stronger, is good for your diabetes, keep you young, prevent cancer and protect the heart and brain.
High-fiber Foods Shown to Aid in Weight Loss
June 29, 2011 By
A new study shows that high-fiber foods help people lose weight. Read a bit more about the study and learn some tricks on how to painlessly increase fiber in your diet.
Anti-Plastic Fantastic World
June 29, 2011 By
I had a great awakening as to just how much plastic permeates my world! Since then, we’ve been talking a lot about plastic and how we manage this substance we have become extremely reliant on.
Reducing Food Waste: Making the Most of Our Abundance
June 28, 2011 By
Worldwatch Institute’s Nourishing the Planet emphasizes reducing food waste as a means to meet the needs of a growing human population, alleviate hunger, and conserve resources.
