How to Compost
As people begin to be more environmentally and economically conscious, composting is becoming more and more popular. However, for many it’s still a new concept.If you’re interested in learning more about this green practice, here are a few composting basics to get you started. More »
Shop Green
Shopping for eco-friendly items? Visit our directory of green online retailers. More »
Our Story and Why We Eat to Fight Cancer- Part 1: Berries
This is the first in a series of posts on eating to fight cancer, a topic that is very close to our family’s heart. We will be featuring ten foods that have cancer fighting properties with an explanation of what those properties are and a favourite recipe of ours that includes cancer fighting ingredients. More »
How to Kill Weeds Naturally
You don’t have to pour hazardous chemicals onto your yard or garden to kill weeds. Using natural weed killers means the weeds, not you, get poisoned! Here are some ideas of how to rid your yard of weeds without the health risks associated with synthetic weed killers. More »
All Natural Home Remedies for Hay Fever
Unfortunately for allergy sufferers there is more than one hay fever season. Spring, late summer, and fall all feature different irritating pollens. Hay fever symptoms can include runny nose, itchy and watery eyes, sneezing, coughing, “tickle” in the throat or chest, and even skin rashes. More »
Category Archives: Green Food Choices
Help the Environment and Yourself by Eating Less Meat
In Canada, red meat consumption is estimated at approximately 52.5 lbs/per person annually. In the U.S., Americans consume approximately 67 lbs/each, of beef alone, per year. That's a lot of living, breathing animals that need
How To Make Your Coffee More Eco-Friendly
Can't survive without your morning cup of coffee? Do you need that little energy boost in the middle of the day? So many people can't seem to live without their daily jolt of caffeine.Is it possible
Eating Local Food is Healthier for You and the Environment
Most of us realize that the way we eat affects our health. If we eat badly then we can expect that we may have poor health too. A lot of us don't
Pick-Your-Own Farms – Green Family Outing
What is a "pick-your own" farm? How can it benefit your family, the farmer, and the community? Is there any environmental benefit?Pick-your-own farms are farms where customers can harvest their own food.
How Far Does Your Food Travel, At What Cost?
Most of us walk into the grocery store and pick out our fruits and vegetables without even noticing where they actually come from. We don't usually think about the fuel it takes to
Teaching Kids About Food and Where it Comes From
If you ask a group of children where apples come from, chances are several of them are going to say that apples come from the store. And they do - but only
