Health Benefits Of Lemons-Part 3 of 3
There are many health benefits of lemons that have been known for centuries. The two biggest are lemons’ strong antibacterial, antiviral, and immune-boosting powers and their use as a weight loss aid because lemon juice is a digestive aid and liver cleanser. Lemons contain many substances–notably citric acid, calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, bioflavonoids, pectin, and… Continue reading »
Warm Quinoa, Spinach, and Shiitake Salad
Celebrate Meatless Monday’s with this fantastic dish. The quinoa adds protein as well as a chewy texture to this meatless main dish. The heat of the cooked quinoa and mushrooms helps wilt the spinach; the dressing and feta pulls this warm salad together. Ingredients • 1/2 cup red-wine vinegar • 1/3 cup olive oil • … Continue reading »
The Beauty Of Lemons- Part 2 of 3
Lemon juice has many flavorful and healthy uses when added to foods and drinks. It also has a variety of uses for natural skin and beauty treatments as well. Here are some of the ways you can use lemon as a natural part of your beauty regimen. Lemons for beautiful skin For brighter, softer skin… Continue reading »
Lemons Can Do More Than Make Lemonade- Part I of 3
Thanks to its citric acid and natural antibacterial and bleaching properties, lemons have a lot of uses around the house, from cleaning up tough messes in the kitchen to improving personal appearances. In our three part series on lemons, lets get started with cleaning first. Cleaning with Lemons Cut grease. An enzyme in the citric acid of… Continue reading »
Is Your Fridge Efficient?
A few minutes spent on basic refrigerator maintenance can trim your electric bill by $50 a year. Here are some easy ways to ensure that your refrigerator is working at its most effective. Test the Seal 1. If you fridge won’t stay tightly shut, it may be that it’s overcrowded and your shelves just need… Continue reading »
Dry Skin? Natural Remedies Just For You!
Chapped lips, dry skin and flyaway, staticky hair—we can thank winter’s lower humidity, and the central heating, space heaters and fireplaces we use to counteract it, for a whole host of cold-weather beauty woes. To keep your skin and hair from making you miserable all winter, we found these natural skin care treatments from Ilona… Continue reading »
A Super Bowl Favorite- Loaded Baked Potato Skins
This weekend is the Super Bowl and Loaded Baked Potato Skins are a favorite “game food.” Yum! Loaded Baked Potato Skins- Serves 4-6 6 large russet potatoes, cleaned 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1 tablespoon Celtic sea salt 4 slices bacon (organic, nitrate-free and pastured preferred), cooked and broken into bits 1 1/2 cups raw cheddar cheese,… Continue reading »
Fine Dining For Your Furry Friends
When was the last time you looked at the ingredient label of your favorite dog or cat food? Behind innocent-sounding words like “meat byproducts” and “meat meal” are horrific manufacturing practices that would turn your stomach. The nutritional considerations of pet foods go beyond the sources of meat in them. Pet food manufacturers add dangerous… Continue reading »
Three-Apple Applesauce
Apples are a winter favorite. This yummy recipe is a combination of three varieties of apples which gives it a sweet-tart flavor and great texture. Because it makes seven 1-pint jars, it can make a healthy snack for the entire family for many months to come! yield: Makes six to seven 1-pint jars Ingredients • … Continue reading »
Green Up Your Super Bowl Party!
It’s official! It’s the New York Giants and the New England Patriots in Super Bowl. There’s no better time to start planning your Super Bowl party, green style. Save money and the environment by greening your party, and still have a blast watching the big game. To add some eco-friendly excitement, here are some tips on how to… Continue reading »
Blackberry Sorbet
A decidedly tart finish to supper, this wholesome, in-season, antioxidant-rich dessert can be prepared without additional sweetener, appreciating, instead, the full flavor of local blackberries frozen at their height of ripeness. For those of you who may prefer a little sweetness to balance out the potent, tart flavor of the blackberries, consider adding up to… Continue reading »
Beware Of Toxins In Your Kitchen- Here Are Some To Avoid
After spending considerable time choosing organic produce and preparing nutritious food for our families, it can be pretty frustrating to learn that the products we are using to cook, bake, eat and store food with may actually put our families’ health at risk. Materials such as Teflon, BPA, lead, aluminum, phthalates and melamine are commonly… Continue reading »
Easy Ways To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Many of us can’t afford solar panels or a new hybrid car — and newly produced items like those can actually add to a personal carbon footprint, because of the energy and resources needed to make them. But there are simple, constructive ways to reduce your carbon shoe size without the big price tag. Here… Continue reading »
3 Natural Soothers for Sore, Scratchy Throats
Winter’s dry air and cold-weather illnesses can leave your throat raw. But relief is no farther than your kitchen cabinets. Dry air, colds, flu, screaming about the lousy weather—all of it can all give you a scratchy throat this time of year. But there’s no need to grab that bottle of neon-colored, tastes-like-Drano throat spray. “Natural… Continue reading »
Feel Great in 2012. Try 4 Simple Detox Tips
4 Simple Detox Tips for the New Year- Courtesy of Food Matters New years resolutions can be challenging at times so why not simply start by adding more good things into your diet as opposed to taking things out. Add these 4 simple detox tips to your day and you’ll be sure to feel great… Continue reading »
Healthy Eating On A Budget
Would you like to eat healthier but think it’s too expensive? Think again! You may have to put a little effort into it, but it can be done. Here are some easy, budget-friendly tips on how to eat healthier on a budget. Think Farmers Markets- Shop your local farmers markets. They may not always be… Continue reading »
Easy Broiled Grapefruit
We’re sure you haven’t thought to pair grapefruit and cinnamon. There’s something about the tartness of the grapefruit and the distinct spice of the cinnamon that doesn’t immediately make sense. But you have to try it! We think you’ll love it for breakfast or a quick snack. Another benefit? It’s in season! Oh yeah! Broiled… Continue reading »
Ring In The New Year With Changes To Help Mother Earth!
A new year, a new beginning. Now is the time of year we begin thinking of our new year’s resolutions. Will you lose weight? Stop smoking? You may be surprised that making these changes in your lifestyle can not only help you, but mother earth too. Here are some of the familiar New Year’s resolutions… Continue reading »
EAT SEASONALLY! Your Winter List
Eating seasonally. What does this mean for you? To enjoy the full nourishment of food, you must make your menu a seasonal one. In different parts of the world, and even in different regions of one country, seasonal menus can vary. Ensure optimal nourishment in every season. Each season Who’s Green provides you with a… Continue reading »
Give Mother Earth The Gift Of Composting!
The holiday season produces an hefty quantity of waste. What better way to return those materials to the Earth than composting. After all, composting is the Earth’s natural recycling program. You add materials from around the house that you once considered garbage, and they will decompose into feasts for worms and microbes and produce rich soil… Continue reading »
