You see them on every box of food you pick up, especially if your diet and lifestyle requires it. Labels — we are bombarded by them every day. But what do they really mean? You may not even know some of these labels that help us make more conscientious choices with food practices: Certified Vegan: [...]

February has become a brutal month for winter weather across the States, and I bet it is the same in other countries. With the winter weather comes cozy indoors, but with limited income and high heat costs, cozy no longer means the same in 2010. There are many eco-conscious people out there, too, who are [...]

Watching late-night television, we get sucked in with the infomercials. One in particular tells me about purifying my air and how that would help my health. I am a sucker for filtered anything. We live in a dirty, dirty world and anything to get me away from that filth will make me happier. But I [...]

Well, winter is already here! For the Northeastern United States, it has been weird to already see snow “early” in winter. Snow blanketed much of the country this past week, and then a swift, freezing cold wind blew past us. But that only reminds us that we must prepare our houses and daily routines for [...]

Thanksgiving is a time to give, what else, but thanks. It’s in the name. We are thankful for our families, friends, the food on the table, the clothes that we wear and the heat in our homes. But it also should be a time to thank Mother Earth. She provided all of it, with her [...]

Trying a vegetarian or vegan diet is difficult! I would know: I’m on day 150 (or there about.) I am learning the hard way that there are essential ingredients you always need in your kitchen. As the weeks seem to go by slow and fast at the same time, and responsibilities pile up, you need [...]

We are told to make an impact on our world, but what about not making an impact? Colin Beavan was and is a man on a mission. He decided more than a year ago to not make a carbon and pollutant impact on the world, but turning his life in a eco-positive way. He created [...]

You can make authentic-tasting Italian food, and eat it, too! When it comes to real Italian food, you may picture the Olive Garden commercials. However, “Italy” Italian food has a lot of veggies and not as MUCH less cheese. That doesn’t mean you can’t eat carb-filled fake cheese-erific dishes. With the winter winds starting to [...]

The wind is blowing, sweaters are being pulled out of the back of closets, and harvest time is here! This also means it’s “hearty food time.” The summer was all about cooler, simple, refreshing meals. As the temperature chills the bones, our bodies crave heavy, pipping-hot dishes to warm our bellies and souls. This time [...]

Skinny Bitch, have you read it? I discovered this no-nonsense book after a friends of mine gave me “Skinny Bitch in the Kitch,” a recipe book that complements the New York Times bestseller. Whereas it’s a tough-love approach to changing the diets of the human race for their health and the sake of animals, I [...]