By Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers
When shopping for your family, you should consider that per pound of body weight, babies consume about 60 times more fruits and vegetables than adults. This fact combined with undeveloped digestive and immune systems, put young children at the greatest health risk for pesticide residues. To minimize the effects, you [...]
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While the term “organic” may seem cut and dry there are several shady areas of which consumers should be aware. In 2000 the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) established guidelines to make it easier for consumers to understand organic products on the market. Are you one of those people still not sure exactly what the [...]
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Organics are becoming more visible in local supermakets in produce, meat and dairy departments. Its not just fruits and vegetables anymore! It is the newest craze to hit america and many parts of the world, pushing many to think about what they are buying before they buy it. While others are ask, “What does organic [...]
Tags: daily, food, fruits, Green Living, Health & Safety, meat, organic, pesticides, preservatives, vegetables
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If you walk into any supermarket and take a wander up to the baby aisle then you will undoubtedly see a whole host of baby lotions and potions that all boast to be the softest and smoothest solutions to diaper rash and skin irritation. However, what the tubes and bottles do not say is that [...]
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The first thing many individuals think of when they hear the word ecotourism is either the Kenyan safari or the spa-type vacation that is provided by a specific centre and filled with nature and environmentally friendly values. Regardless of which one of those images springs to your mind, it is unlikely that you picture yourself [...]
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We have all been there and done that when it comes to pets. At one stage or another of our lives we have all had a dog, cat, rabbit, guinea pig or some other creature to love and call our own. But then again, some of us have decided that the hassle is not worth [...]
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If you have recently become a parent or are expecting a child in the very new future then it is likely that you have read articles and books about the importance of baby proofing your home. Babies and toddlers are incorrigible and will get into everything and anything that they should avoid. As such, it [...]
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If you take an active interest in being green and the environment in general then you will probably want to maintain those values throughout all areas and elements of your life. However, if you are about to become a parent or have recently become one, then it is difficult to know where to start! Everything [...]
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If you are looking to improve the environmental efficiency of your home then you should look to get the whole family involved. The best way to do that is to recycle. Many people look on recycling as a hassle that they haven’t got time for but it can be an extremely fun activity that everyone [...]
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When applying the principles of environmental responsibility to our diet, the first things we think of are often reducing meat consumption and going organic. An often underrated factor is considering where our foods are grown. Buying fruits and vegetables that are produced by farmers in your local area is a very important part of being [...]
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