Trader Joe’s is no ordinary grocery store, known for their eclectic, unusual and totally fabulous range of goodies. Best thing - they are GMO-free !!! Read on for top 10 most popular items: 1. TRIPLE GINGER SNAPS: After the initial crunch, you hit the chewy middle which melts around the tanginess of the crystallized ginger […]
The world’s worst nuclear disaster, which occurred April 26th, 1986 in Ukraine and drove millions from their homes, contributed to the deaths of many people. Scientists have been examining the far reaching effects on the animal population of the stricken zone. Pripyat was once a modern thriving town in northern Ukraine. But since the explosion […]
Many of us are mistakenly keeping some types of food in the fridge, often depleting it of it’s flavour and nutrients. Read on to see 10 foods you should not be storing in your fridge …. 1. TOMATOES: Tomatoes of all varieties lose their flavor when chilled(i). This is due to the circulation of cold […]
“Swimming in natural water is a delight to our senses. Your skin and hair feels soft and your eyes don’t sting. It seems as if, every cell in your body is telling you – this is the way swimming should be.” -David Pagan Butler Natural Swimming Pools are chemical-free. The water is clean, crystal-clear, and […]
When headaches become intolerable, most people resort to painkillers to ease the throbbing pain. However, while over-the-counter drugs may provide immediate relief to headaches, the fact remains that the cause of headache remains unaddressed. Studies show that regular intake of painkillers for an extended period of time may trigger kidney damage and other side effects. […]
It is a common misconception that only teenagers suffer from acne or stressed skin, but many adults also suffer from dull or congested skin. What we actually feed our bodies has a direct effect on the feeding of our skin also. Read on to find the common culprits and eat your way to a brighter, […]
Here’s a neat suggestion for a making refreshing, healthy and cooling drink - Lavender Lemonade. It is easy to make and you can make your own Lavender Oil to use to. It could not be simpler. Through the ages Lavender has been used for its’ well documented health and medicinal benefits. You can of course […]
The long battle for GMO labeling in the US is finally starting to come to fruition. Some Hawaiian islands have individually passed GMO bans, while Vermont voters have successfully pushed labeling legislation all the way to the governors desk. Image credit: thelibertybeacon.com In a statement regarding the bill, Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin said, “I am proud […]
We all learned in elementary school that “plastic takes a long time to breakdown” once it’s used and ends up in the dump or in ocean. But, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, plastic doesn’t actually biodegrade: “Plastics do not biodegrade, although, under the influence of solar UV radiations, plastics do degrade and […]
Many people have been led to believe that diet drinks are better for your health than conventionally sweetened products, that idea is completely false. Although sugar and especially high fructose corn syrup is very bad for your health, aspartame is just as bad, if not worse. Thumbnail credit: themindunleashed.org In a first of it’s kind study […]