New York City Says Goodbye to Styrofoam
byDon’t bin it, ban it! That’s the approach New York City is taking against Styrofoam products this year, with a ban against all single-use Styrofoam products being implemented in a few months.
Food
Delicious Organic Chocolate Recipes for Valentine’s Day
byYou don’t have to buy chocolate this Valentine’s Day to show your love – make your own delicious organic chocolate desserts that are the perfect last course during a romantic evening. Here are three creative ones to try.
Get in Shape! How Obesity Takes Years Off Your Life
byIf trying to lose weight makes a regular appearance on your New Year resolution lists but it never seems to last, make this year the one in which you become fitter and more fabulous!
Arsenic Danger in Rice, a Popular Gluten-Free Food?
byGluten-free foods might feel healthier to you, but a recent study found that there could be toxic substances, arsenic, lingering in rice, a popular staple for people following a gluten-free eating plan.
Slay Stress with these Antioxidant Foods
byIt’s a known fact that stress levels can soar over the festive season, but what you eat can help keep your immunity strong so that you can actually have fun – isn’t that what the holidays are supposed to be about, after all? Antioxidants in food can help keep stress at bay. Here’s how to add them into your diet to feel good.
‘Natural’ Foods in the U.S. Contain GMOs
byGMOs seem to be appearing in many foods these days, which is a scary thought. Now, recent studies reveal that even natural foods could be contaminated by these unnatural ingredients.
Six Ways to Add Sizzle to Your Salads
bySalad is healthy and you probably want to eat more of it during the hotter months. But you don’t have to stick to boring recipes. Here are fresh ways to bring your salads to life.
Top Water-Rich Foods to Eat in Summer
byWhen the heat turns up a notch, you want to ensure you stay hydrated. Drinking water is a must, but you can increase your water intake by reaching for foods that are packed with H2O. Here are some of the hottest – or coolest! – water-rich foods that make a splash.
Is Our Food Causing Deforestation?
byForget guilt over calories – the next time you dig into your favourite meal, you might feel guilt over culled forests, displaced animal homes and less oxygen on the planet.
Five of the Most Eco-Friendly Foods in the World
byYou try to eat healthy but do you ever look at your plate and wonder how your food reached you? Did it notch up carbon emissions on its way? Were chemical fertilisers used during its farming process? Don’t cook up guilt as your side dish! Here are some of the most eco-friendly foods that also happen to be good for you.