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by vdmagdalen@gmail.com
Forget Red Bull, Monster, Rock Star, and the other so-called “Energy Drinks” that line the refrigerators at every convenience store these days. Not only are they loaded with stimulants, most are usually packed with artificial ingredients and sweeteners. If you’re looking to be the rock star with the enormous gut and bad teeth, the high fructose corn syrup found in many energy drinks, is sure to help.
Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/super-energy-drink-slashes-belly-fat-by-77.html#ixzz2uFFXk2LF
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by vdmagdalen@gmail.com
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by vdmagdalen@gmail.com
With spring’s arrival on March 20, you might be feeling the urge to start a garden. But if you live in a space with no yard, or in the middle of the city, you might be thinking you can’t satisfy this urge.
Even if you live in the heart of the city and all you have is a balcony, rooftop, or a patio, you can still grow some fresh fruits and veggies. You just have to learn what you can grow, instead of focusing on what you can’t grow.
Here are some tips for small-space gardening.
Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/5-garden-tips-for-small-spaces.html#ixzz2uFDYmnQy
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by vdmagdalen@gmail.com
7:58 PM
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by vdmagdalen@gmail.com
“Unique among all God’s creatures, only the honeybee improves the environment and preys not on any other species.” ~ Royden Brown
From the basil plant a strong hum sounds, soft wings vibrate the air, endlessly searching for nectar. To truly watch these amazing creatures plunder and absent-mindedly pollinate these tiny white flowers makes one wonder how such a small creature could make such a large difference in our lives.
Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/3-reasons-to-stop-eating-honey.html#ixzz2uFBZJ4jv
7:57 PM
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by vdmagdalen@gmail.com
A common question that many people have is whether or not food should be eaten uncooked. I personally believe that consuming a majority of your food uncooked is a cornerstone of optimal health.
Typically, the less processed and heat-treated the food is, the more nutritious and healthier it is going to be. Nevertheless, most people prefer to cook their food, at least occasionally. When you do, you’re going to cook with some form of oil.
The question is, what’s the best, healthiest type of oil to use when cooking?
Dr. Rudi Moerck has studied oils for a long time, and offers some intriguing insights.
Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/a-new-warning-about-olive-oil.html#ixzz2uFB4KQQk
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