June 2012
103 posts
1 Cockroach Combo Meal, Please? McDonald’s...
A Tampa area McDonald’s location was the focus of a recent investigation after a customer reported a live cockroach falling from the ceiling and right into their food while dining in the restaurant. http://dlvr.it/1hfKzp
Ziggy Marley, David Bronner & John Roulac Go To...
Welcome to… Hemp History Week? Yes indeed. The largest national grassroots marketing and public education effort to renew support for the legalization of hemp farming in the U.S. is now celebrating its 3rd year June 4-10 with events across the country including a day of action, special retail promotions and a national restaurant program.
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Don’t Go To Disneyland If You Want to Pig Out
Last week, the Walt Disney Company made a major announcement that the park would be implementing strict guidelines regarding the promotion of junk foods throughout the organization’s many channels along with major changes to menu items sold in its theme parks to help combat the nation’s rising obesity problems. http://dlvr.it/1hPPBk
Ants in the House? 6 Natural Ant Deterrents and a...
The sight of a few ants outside is totally fine. But when you spot those same tiny pests marching across your kitchen counter, or swarming your beloved pet’s food bowl, you start to get angry.
It’s time to assemble natural ant control methods, build a few contained ant traps, and declare an ant-free abode.
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Want to Buy Local Meat? There's an App for That
One of the biggest issues with trying to eat a more local, sustainable diet is sourcing your meat (if you’re a meat eater). Many farms and ranches using sustainable practices don’t produce enough product to meet the demand of a mainstream supermarket or large specialty chain like Whole Foods. And unless you’ve got room in your freezer for half a cow, you could be out of luck...
A Super-Simple, Super-Seed Chia Fresca Recipe
Confession time: I’m addicted to chia seeds. It’s not my fault, exactly, though… all these amazing superfood companies have hit the market with incredible chia seed products—from whole and milled chia seeds to chia snacks to the extremely perplexing chia fresca drinks. Have you seen them? They look kind of like homemade strawberry jam or something—all the plump chia seeds suspended...
Recipe: Grilled Cauliflower with Lemon and...
You’ve had beef steaks on the grill, and you’ve probably had Portobello steaks, but have you had cauliflower steaks before? Large slices of fresh cauliflower are brushed liberally in a lemony marinade, then grilled to near-charred perfection. They’re finished off with a golden parmesan cheese crust and are just wonderful to eat during the warm summer months. Get the recipe here.
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Peanut Butter ‘n’ Hexabromocyclododecane? Flame...
A study published in the recent issue of Environmental Health Perspectives makes a startling discovery in samples of peanut butter, cold cuts and other fatty foods collected from the Dallas, Texas area: they all contain traces of a toxic flame retardant. http://dlvr.it/1h8rBW
Lovin' Limes: An Organic Lime Curd Recipe
I know most people are suckers for chocolate on dessert menus, but I’ve always gravitated towards anything fruit based. Pie, cobbler or tart, I find that Mother Nature’s sweets are so much more enticing. That’s not to say she can’t use a bit of help with certain things, like the humble lime. This beautiful citrus fruit is often a bridesmaid and never a bride,...
What's The Most Expensive Vegetable in the World?
Organic strawberries, raspberries and blueberries tend to hit the wallet hard. And, you’ll likely shell out a wad of dough for those spring-blooming morel mushrooms. But, setting aside the fruits and fungi, what are the priciest vegetables out there?
Artichokes? Brussels sprouts? Go ahead. Take a guess. What do you think is the world’s most expensive vegetable?
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Lemon & Salt: The New Power Couple for Natural...
When we think of all-natural cleaning alternatives to the highly toxic detergent, bleach and ammonia products out there, vinegar and baking soda may be the first options that come to mind. And while stellar they most certainly are, there are two other super effective cleaning agents you most likely have in your kitchen right now: salt and lemons. Salt is incredibly inexpensive and versatile,...
Got Grass-Fed, Omega-3, Organic Whole Milk?
Used to be that milk was milk, right? But nowadays there are so many different kinds, with confusing names and labels, what’s a mom to do? We’ve compiled a handy-dandy guide so that you can know what you’re buying and what’s best for your family.
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Prove Their Safe Or Stop Using Them: Court Orders...
Intensity over the issue of antibiotic use in animal feed has been heating up over just how much the government should intervene. And a recent ruling by a federal court has crystallized the severity, ordering the FDA to take further action in efforts to protect public health from the repercussions of excessive antibiotic use. The overuse of antibiotics has led to a growing number of...
10 Things to Love About Aging
Everywhere we are bombarded with advertisements for anti-aging beauty treatments that promise to peel back the years, vanquish wrinkles and make you look ten years younger. Sold in tiny bottles for large amounts, these anti-aging serums support a giant industry that teeters on the promise of a return to youth.
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Garden Trend We Love! Make Living Wall Art with...
This artfully ingenious concept is a beautiful idea for any outdoor or sunroom wall: a vertical tableau made of succulent plants. It’s a flower arrangement that never wilts, an intriguing focal point for a blank wall, and an affordable piece of art you can make easily yourself. Here are instructions to make a circular, wreath-style or a rectangular, framed succulent garden.
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Welcome to the Age of SuperSeeds! Why You Need to...
People start businesses for lots of reasons, but we can hope it’s with good ideas and great intentions. Nutiva founder John Roulac did just that with his simple goal of nourishing people and the planet. Founded in 1999, Nutiva is now the nation’s leading “superseed” company focused on hemp, coconut (it’s biologically a seed!) and the latest seed-star, chia. As Hemp...
Organic Food Blamed for Making You A Jerk (But...
You and I may be jerks, but it’s not likely because we eat organic food, which a recent study out of Loyola University suggests. The controversial study has been criticized for not actually observing the behaviors of people who regularly eat organic food, but rather, what they deemed morally wrong after looking at pictures of organic food. (Mind you, the study participants were all...
Want Your Kids to Eat Their Veggies? Skip The Soda
Two new studies, reported in the journal _Appetite_, have found that if you want your kids to eat their veggies, you need to serve water — not sugary soda, juice or sports drinks — with meals.
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Gardening Outside The Lines: 3 Guerrilla Tactics...
Guerrilla gardening is easily the most fun (and least dangerous) type of rebellion you can engage in. With a patch of dirt and a few seeds, you can do anything you can imagine. Plant your garden in a one-time shot, spend a few minutes a week on it, or make it your hobby, but get out there and beautify your world! Here are a few ideas to get you started.
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McDonald’s Announces 10-Year Plan to Better...
2012 is looking to be a banner year for pigs, or at least for their great-great-great-grandpiglets. In February, McDonald’s announced it would work with its suppliers to phase out the highly criticized use of gestation crates for pregnant pigs. http://dlvr.it/1gTF20
