Lucy Chi loves good green design, ethical fashion, environmental art and education, renewables, holistic healing and more. She has been dedicating her energies toward finding and drawing attention to all the ways in which products, companies, and industries are moving toward creating a more sustainable world on the global scale, as well as the way individuals are moving toward living sustainably, and healing at the personal level. Sustainability studies: PresidioMBA.org & B.S. Cornell University, College of Human Ecology, Dept. of Textiles and Fiber Science. Contact: lucillechi (at) gmail.com
With three locations in San Francisco the Plant cafe, formerly know as Lettus offers the most creative menu of organic ingredients in the city. Some of their menu offerings include:
“Throughout the country, Americans are discovering the joys of eating locally—whether shopping at their local farmer’s market, joining a community supported agriculture group (CSA), or supporting local artisans.” In the gorgeous new book EDIBLE: A Celebration of Local Foods, Edible co-founders Tracey Ryder and Carole Topalian present some of North America’s local food heroes and …
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Have you ever heard of Swedish Bitters? It is a five hundred year old healing remedy. The elixir is known to help strengthen the vital organs, soothe the stomach, as well as support healthy liver function. This remedy strengthens fascia too by helping support connective tissue by improving the function of body fluids, and the …
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The San Francisco Ferry Market is a local favorite for unusual organic finds. My favorite recent find: pineapple guava (a.k.a. feijoa)! I found this refreshing salad fruit at the Mc Evoy Ranch stand. Shown above is an organic cilantro salad with the feijoa and myer lemon. This delightful salad needs no pairing although the guava …
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Organic baby sweet potatoes, yams, and red onions taste great when sliced thin, drizzled in olive oil, seasoned with a dash of organic cayenne pepper and baked. Did you know that red onions are rich in flavonoids, sulfur compounds and promote better bones? In fact, if you make them a staple in your dishes they …
The San Francisco Ferry Market is a gorgeous place to stroll around in if you are in the San Francisco Bay Area for any length of time. The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: “is a California certified farmers market operated by the Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture“ ~CUESA The market is open Tuesday and …
Trail mix is a favorite fall time snack of mine. Fun to take on hikes and picnics, it always hits the spot. Try mixing some seasonal seeds in your favorite nut mix to stay healthy this season. Here is a simple recipe with remarkable immune boosting powers. Sunflower Seeds: Rich in vitamin E, magnesium and …
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“Whoever consumes this chocolate will manifest optimal health and functioning at physical, emotional and mental levels, and in particular will enjoy an increased sense of energy, vigor and well-being for the benefit of all beings.” Above is the intention fused into Intentional Chocolate. We are all familiar with the power of positive intention, yet did …
Going to a body and nutrition expert with my husband is one of the best things we’ve done for ourselves. What was the key take away? Warning! Turn Alkaline! Turn Alkaline? Are we magicians? Well according to biochemists we are! You can change your body chemistry with what you eat! Chemicals have seeped into foods, …
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The Candle Cafe was established more than 25 years ago. Now located on 307 Third Avenue Between 74th & 75th, shown on the map here, it’s an organic and vegetarian cafe that was once a natural foods store. If you live in New York, then check out the fine dining too at Candle Cafe’s sister …
Blackbird Bakery is all about the art of gluten-free baking by Karen Morgan. When Karen was diagnosed with Celiac disease years ago she struggled to find desserts that could satisfy her desires, and soon her destiny as a gluten-free baker was realized as she found her perfect personal cooking niche. Reaching out to the gluten-free …
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If you are a vegan and want to build up your protein intake here is a guide to grains, beans, nuts, and veggies that will help. Remember to seek out local and organic whenever possible. Grains and beans are a truly remarkable way to add protein to a meat and dairy free diet. Quinoa (pictured …
Grapefruit seed extract is a wonderful natural healing aid. It helps disinfect, water, skin, fruit, internally, and around the house too, wow, what does it not do? I like NutriBiotic GSE® (Grapefruit Seed Extract) Liquid Concentrate. NutriBiotic’s grapefruit seed extract contains natural quaternary compounds synthesized from the seed and pulp of certified organically grown grapefruit. The …
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