Have a happy and green Thanksgiving
Those of you in the US are on your final stretch to Thanksgiving (Canadians had their version back in October). This will be a special and exciting time for many and there are lots of things you can do to make it greener, healthier and better for the planet. Read the rest of this entry »
High Fructose Corn Syrup? No thanks!
Part 1 The double whammy; making you fat and damaging the environment
In the first of two parts, we consider just what is wrong with High Fructose Corn Syrup and how it affects your health and the environment.
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Common sense green diets for your waistline and for the environment
Having a healthy diet does great good for the environment. You’ll be leaner, fitter and be halting the damage being done to the ocean and the land. It should all be common sense. Read the rest of this entry »
Artificial sweeteners made me fat
For a few weeks back in June, I felt very bloated and was utterly disgusted by my thick-waistedness. The miserable fat feeling had overwhelmed me. The worst thing was that I couldn’t figure out what had brought this on. I’d been eating reasonably well and exercising regularly. It was mind-boggling. Then I had a conversation with a nutritionist about artificial sweeteners and the lights went on. Read the rest of this entry »
Reducing your food miles; for the environment, health and tastebuds
Consumers are becoming aware of the impact of their food miles on the environment and are making changes to reduce the distance their food must travel. Cutting down on food miles can have a significant impact on the environment AND you can have better tasting food and benefit your health.
Four documentaries about our bad food and the food industry
There are many documentaries about food these days. Some are compelling and leave us thinking about what we eat and where it comes from. Here are four documentaries that stand out for their entertainment value as well as being informative and thought-provoking. Read the rest of this entry »
Top 5 milk substitutes – Meatless Monday
Updated 24th May, 2010
Dairy is problematic for those worried about the environment. Whether it’s the cruelties of the veal trade or the heavy carbon footprint left by dairy production, cutting out or cutting down on dairy products is a good move.
The health advantage of switching from dairy to non-dairy substitutes is that you will be lowering your saturated fat consumption and it’s crucial for those who suffer from intolerance to dairy products. It may take some getting used to but the benefits are worth it. Read the rest of this entry »
Five food trends
I’m going to a Food Expo today here in BC to check out some of the latest, the good and the ugly. But before I run off, I thought I’d outline some food trends.
My interests and concerns are green/environmentally-friendly/sustainable choices. I’m not a food scientist or an industry insider – just a consumer who wants to make good choices based on reliable information. There are both positive and negative/alarming trends. Read the rest of this entry »
