Step into any supermarket these days and you’re sure to find a wide variety of organic foods on the shelves. From produce, milk and meat to breakfast cereals and snack foods, consumers have their pick of certified organic products—a far c... Read more
I have a wallet made of hemp. Although I’ve seen some very fashionable hemp accessories, mine’s really old and not very cute, but I can’t justify buying a new one until it wears out. I guess I’ve learned firsthand that hemp fi... Read more
A dessert. An antidepressant. A favorite indulgence. Since its discovery thousands of years ago, chocolate has become many things to many people. The Mayan people crushed the seeds of the chocolate (cacao) tree and mixed them with spices to make a fr... Read more
Greening your life—reducing your impact on the environment—takes a little research and planning. Because the kitchen is the most waste-producing room in an average house, it's a great place to start. The best way to do it is slowly, b... Read more
A recent study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found the average daily intake of two carotenoids (beta-cryptoxanthin and zeaxanthin) was lower (by 40% and 20% respectively) for arthritis patients than healthy subjects. Both of thes... Read more
Any recommendations for non-dairy protein powders? I am allergic to casein (not whey, though, and I am not lactose intolerant). We have some "100% Whey" powder in the house, but I'm wary of it, mainly due to fears of cross-contamination.
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Hey guys! I've noticed since I've started tracking my food that I don't get enough protein. I'm not really willing to increase the amount of red meat I eat because of cholesterol/fat restrictions, but now that it's fishing season I'm stockpiling tr... Read more
I am looking for a protein powder (egg white or whey, preferably) that is under 180 calories per serving, less than 25 grams of carbs, and at least 20 grams of protein. As if that's not enough criteria, I am also looking for a brand that does not us... Read more
Imagine Butter Nut Squash Soup: great little discovery. Keep it in your pantry for the times were you need a quick wholesome low calorie filler. Great for lunches.I love it...... Read more
I have been slowly changing our diets over the past year. Last year we focused on eating in more, less deep frying, batch cooking. This year we have developed a 3 phase system: Phase I (Jan - April) eat out couple times a month, start replacing meat... Read more
A place for like-minded crunchy people to get together to chat about organic, pastured, humanely raised, local, sustainable food and cooking.... Read more
We often hear that organic produce is "cleaner" than conventional (non-organic) produce and free of pesticides; however, organic remains more expensive and isn't available everywhere. Which conventional fruits and vegetables contain more pesticide re... Read more
Mixt Greens was established in San Francisco in 2005. Several weeks ago, QSR magazine.com announced this green initiative driven restaurant will be expanding with four new locations in the Washington D.C. area. So exactly what is an eco-gourmet re... Read more
