Green living has gotten tons of attention in recent years — and I think that’s great. I’m always praising the benefits of local, fresh foods to my friends and clients. Here some tips I follow to make my own smarter food choices.
Food labels have been around for decades, and every day they get more and more complicated. Here’s the lowdown on some popular eco-friendly terms and what they mean, if anything.
Where I live, the farmers’ market season runs from May to December and I savor every moment. Nothing beats picking your own fresh produce or chatting up local farmers to get gardening or cooking advice. Here are my tricks of the farmers’ market trade.
No doubt, fish are healthy eats, but shopping for them can get confusing. Is this one full of mercury? Where did that one come from? Do I need to worry about overfishing? Farm-raised or wild? Here are some resources to help make the safest and most eco-friendly choices.
Experts say the biggest contributors to global warming are travel (our cars, planes and shipping needs) and electricity demands, but food production doesn’t tread lightly either. Food is responsible for one-third of global greenhouse emissions!
You may not fix the world’s problems by yourself, but making small changes and setting a good example can’t hurt — and what better time to start than Earth Week. Here’s what it means to go low carbon.
Earth Month usually means green-living trends top the headlines. One thing you might be hearing about is CSAs, or community-based agricultural programs. I’m always singing the praises of my local CSA. To which most reply, “What’s that?” Well, here’s why I think they’re so darn fabulous.
My husband and I have a good arrangement. He’s got the green thumb and grows our fruits and veggies. I cook them. We have limited space but still manage to create a pretty impressive garden. If you’re thinking of creating your own, get started with these hints.
The Environmental Working Group (EWG), a non-profit focused on keeping our foods and environment healthier, released its “Dirty Dozen” list — a wallet guide to the top produce to get organic (if you can) and conventional fruits and veggies that aren’t overloaded with pesticides. They also share info on how they picked the list, the effects of washing and more. If you’re worried about the toxins lurking in your food, definitely check it out.
Plus, read our own Organic Shopping: Dos & Don’ts.
The demand for organic food rises every year, but everything organic might not be worth it. With organic foods sporting higher price tags, it’s important to weigh their value against your grocery budget. Here are some simple rules.
Yes, the holiday season can make you easily forget about your desire to eliminate the fat. Your suggestion - Babaganoush - is a favorite because of the parsley and tahini flavor but in more general terms, it is an alternative to high calorie contemporaries.
