In honor of the Earth, I’ve made a short collection of a few of the posts and published articles I’ve written that go hand-in-hand with paying attention to how we live … these, and others, are nested under the Conscious Living tab in the menu above. I hope you’ll take a few minutes to explore and maybe read them in their entirety. Now go live consciously : ) And happy Earth Day. Thank God we still have her.
Zero-Waste Cooking
Tips from A&E’s celebrity chef on how you can waste less in the kitchen and est better (and by better I mean deliciously).
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Beyond Perfect Produce
Would you rather buy an apple with spots on it or one produced with GMOs?
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GMOs Can Be a Good Thing
Believe it or not, GMOs can be a good thing—learn which ones are ok and which aren’t.
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Are Food Choices A Reflection of Intelligence?
Does someone who orders fast food know the difference between say 600 calories and 1600? Do calories on a menu even matter?
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What Does the Word “Local” Really Mean
Ask a group of people if the term local should be defined with geographical boundaries, and most agree it should—but, there are no laws and little regulation exists to uphold this ideal …
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The One Documentry You HAVE to Watch (and a killer popcorn recipe)
You can prevent & even reverse some disease with proper lifestyle choices—& eating more plants & less processed shit is a big part of that!
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Agriculture on Trial
The Gulf f Mexico’s Dead Zone—hoe CAFOs, ag run off and YOU contribute to this massive body of water where nothing lives.
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What You Can Do to Reduce Food Waste
Quick and easy tips for how you can help reduce food waste.
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Clean Water For All
Water. We all need it but no one is drinking enough. And we need to do more to stop the consumption of so-called “sports drinks” in children.
Keep readingDISCLAIMER: Our recipes are just that, ours. Some are modified versions of dishes we’ve had elsewhere or old-favorites that contained animal proteins that we replaced with plant-based options, while others are a concentrated effort of trial and error. But all are intended to be altered by you and made to suit your tastes. So if you want more garlic or none at all, go for it. You do you ; ) Now for the serious part … periodically this site does offer health, nutrition and exercise information. The information provided is not intended as medical advice and is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for medical advice given by a licensed physician or other health-care professional. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, consult your physician and never delay obtaining medical or health related advice from your health-care professional because of something you may have read on this site. The use of any information provided on this site is solely at your own risk.
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A great collection of posts Shauna, thanks for putting this together in honor of our Mother! What the Health is a documentary everyone should watch (and rewatch), also Forks over Knives.
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