Apr 8, 2022 | Environment, Health and Wellness
Have you ever heard of the term “upcycling”? Upcycling is the process of taking an item no longer used (clothing, furniture, etc.) and giving it a second life. Unlike recycling, upcycling does not break down plastics into something else. Instead, upcycling...
Apr 1, 2022 | Environment, Health and Wellness
Did you know that we could eliminate twenty to thirty percent of the trash that currently heads to landfills if we compost it? Composting materials allows us to reduce waste while creating organic matter that can provide much-needed nutrients for our plants, gardens,...
Mar 25, 2022 | Health and Wellness, Nutrition
Coconut oil has had quite a marketing revamp over the past few years. Popular diets and the increase of holistic health trends have put coconut oil front and center. Coconut oil is often used topically on your skin and in your hair, and it is even said to help whiten...
Mar 18, 2022 | Health and Wellness, Nutrition
National Nutrition Month®, the national campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, celebrates the diversity of global cultures and cuisines this year. Many of us may unknowingly already follow the suggestions for incorporating foods and flavors from...
Mar 11, 2022 | Health and Wellness, Nutrition
Proactive nutrition is a new buzzword that has hit the nutrition world. It incorporates using food to improve health when combined with other common health practices. Similar terms under the proactive nutrition umbrella include functional foods and superfoods....
Mar 4, 2022 | Health and Wellness, Nutrition
March is National Nutrition Month. Started in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), National Nutrition Month promotes healthy habits through informed choices. These healthy habits center on creating a balanced diet and increasing physical activity. For...
