Category Archives for "Health & Beauty"
January 28, 2010
- in Green Home , Health & Beauty by Alexis Rodrigo
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How to Be Eco-Conscious when Buying Meat
With vegetarian diets touted as the most “green” way to go, meat eaters who wish to make eco-friendly food choices may feel a bit left out. But there’s good news – you can eat meat and still be eco-conscious. Here are some tips for making earth-friendly choices when buying meat. 1. Red meat Most beef […]
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January 26, 2010
- in Green Home , Health & Beauty by Alexis Rodrigo
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How Eating Less Meat Can Lower Your Carbon Footprint
Meat production in the United States occurs on an enormous scale. The average American eats a half a pound of meat a day, and all of that meat was once a living, breathing animal. And those living, breathing animals need food, and to grow that food, trees must be cut. Following are some of the […]
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January 22, 2010
- in Health & Beauty by Alexis Rodrigo
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Espresso – A Good Mood Food
People all over the world enjoy drinking coffee. In fact, some people say they can’t function in the morning without one or more cups. Recently, because the ability to make it at home, some people have been enjoying espresso – a good mood food rather than a simple cup of “Joe.” Espresso, unlike coffee, is […]
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January 15, 2010
- in Green Home , Natural Beauty by Alexis Rodrigo
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Eco-Friendly Shoes: What They Are and Where Can I Find Them
The term “eco-conscious” refers to environmental awareness. Eco-conscious shoes are shoes manufactured with the environment in mind, by using sustainable, eco-friendly methods and materials. On a more general level, eco-conscious shoes can simply be footwear that lessens waste, such as wearing repaired or refurbished shoes rather than buying new ones. Here are some characteristics of […]
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January 12, 2010
Why You Should Use Paraben-Free Shampoos
Parabens are a sort of preservative used in cosmetics in general and shampoo in particular. They are even used in some foods and medicines. Parabens are used to inhibit microbial growth, and they are not a new substance – as far back as the 1920s, parabens were used as preservatives. You can recognize them in […]
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