By Mayukh Saha Books are the seat of all knowledge. We are aware of this. Bibliophiles or people who have grown up with books tend to be more intelligent. Or at least, they seem so. Well, now, it is no longer a conjecture that people…
Upgrading or replacing an appliance usually means getting rid of your old one. The new appliance will use far less energy—therefore representing an environmental benefit, not to mention saving you hundreds of dollars in utility and maintenance costs. However, you’ll also be producing waste by…
By John Vibes IKEA released the instructions for an innovative urban farming design to the public for free. The company partnered with the Danish design lab “Space10,” to create “The Growroom,” which they described as “an artistic exploration of the incredible potential of urban farming.”…
By Sara Tipton When we found out that a reaction our daughter was having in late summer was due to dairy consumption, we immediately stopped purchasing anything with any dairy in it whatsoever. But then my quest for a good dairy-free cheese began, and after…
By Mayukh Saha A Swedish couple grows their own food and even manages to stay naturally warm in the bitter winter of Sweden thanks to a greenhouse that cocoons their house. This greenhouse provides them with both food and warmth throughout the bitter Nordic winter….
By Sara Tipton With our crazy busy schedules, it is often difficult to carve out enough time to cook a nice meal the entire family can sit down and enjoy together. But making the time to have a home-cooked meal as a family is a…
By Sara Tipton Hydroponic gardening refers to the growing of plants without soil, using a water-based nutrient solution. This isn’t exactly a new concept either, with the idea dating back to the 7th century B.C. Hydroponic growing systems allow plant roots to come into direct…
By Amanda Froelich Happy Sunday! In preparation of the holidays, I whipped up a delicious new dessert, and I hope you love it. If you’ve been looking for the perfect treat to serve up for Thanksgiving or Christmas, I think you’re going to be delighted…
By Sara Tipton Foodborne illnesses are becoming more common. In fact, CDC estimates that each year roughly 1 in 6 Americans (or 48 million people) get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die of foodborne diseases. Food poisoning is also referred to as foodborne illness,…
By Sara Tipton Wheatgrass has so many remarkable health benefits! It’s now available in liquid and powder form, too, but perhaps the best way to use it is to grow it during the winter months! Wheatgrass Health Benefits Wheatgrass is an excellent source of many…
By Rob Greenfield For one year I grew and foraged 100% of my food. Every. Single. Bite. No grocery stores, no restaurants, not even a drink at a bar. Nature has been my garden, my pantry and my pharmacy. I lived in the city of…
By Sara Tipton Dry onion soup mix is a versatile pantry staple that can be used for soups, dips, casseroles, and even mixed in to add a little oomph to dinners. We like to make our own soup mix because, oftentimes, onion soup that is…
By Amanda Froelich Did you catch the recently-posted article, “The Environmental Cost of Your Pumpkin Spice Latte”? Yeah, it’s pretty compelling stuff. And believe me, I don’t like thinking about life without pumpkin spice any more than you do. In fact, it’s why I developed…
Smaller purveyors of produce such as mobile and farmers markets are the cream of the crop when it comes to increasing fruit and vegetable consumption in low-income communities. Opening new supermarkets, however, has not been shown to have much of an impact in that regard,…
By Mac Slavo A new database can give you an idea of whether or not your tap water is safe. But even if your water gets a passing grade, it may be worth your time and money to filter it anyway. If you’ve ever wondered…
New information published by scientists at Wake Forest Baptist Health suggests that gut bacteria and its interactions with immune cells and metabolic organs, including fat tissue, play a key role in childhood obesity. “The medical community used to think that obesity was a result of…
By Tess Pennington As a mom, we wear a lot of hats. For me, I’m the sports mom, the booster club mom, the writer, the volunteer, and most importantly – the caregiver. I know from experience how overwhelming and stressful it can be to keep…
For a plant to thrive, it needs the help of a friendly fungus–preferably one that will dig its way deep into the cells of the plant’s roots. Plants live in symbiosis with root-associated, or mycorrhizal, fungi. The fungi provide up to 80 percent of the…
Cannabis flowers with the most mushroom-shaped hairs pack the biggest cannabinoid and fragrance punch, according to new research from the University of British Columbia. While the cannabis leaf is iconic, it’s the chemicals produced by the tiny, frostlike hairs on cannabis flowers that give the…
By Mayukh Saha Adulting is hard, man. Not many can do it to the best of their abilities. With the burden of student loans and housing debts, millennials all over the world are facing the problem of adulting – crossing from the teenage stage, they…
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