May 6, 2022 | Health and Wellness, Nutrition
People have eaten eggs for millennia. While there are many varieties of eggs, the most common choice comes from a chicken. Eggs contain several types of vitamins and minerals, including selenium and iodine, and are also a great source of protein, which is essential to...
Apr 29, 2022 | Environment, Health and Wellness
Food waste is an ever-growing problem in the United States and globally. In the United States, we waste about forty percent of food, with about one billion items just from schools alone. Food rescue programs work alongside grocery stores, schools, and farms to reduce...
Apr 22, 2022 | Environment, Health and Wellness
Spring brings us an abundance of fresh and flavorful produce! The availability of fresh fruits and vegetables varies, providing colorful and delicious options for everyone! Eating seasonally and locally helps the environment, boosts the local economy, supports local...
Apr 15, 2022 | Environment, Health and Wellness
Next Friday, April 22nd, is Earth Day! Starting in 1970, Earth Day has served to voice concerns about our environmental impact and share best practices to put those concerns front and center. Now the largest secular observance globally, Earth Day brings awareness to...
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,...
