Category: green eating

5 Tips on How to Use Garcinia Cambogia #FiveonFriday

What is Garcinia Cambogia and why should you care? Garcinia Cambogia is a fruit called the Malabar tamarind, full of hydroxycitric acid (HCA), which has been made popular as a weight loss supplement. The question is – does it actually work? I was provided with a bottle to try from US Premium Garcinia Cambogia, and while I didn’t experience any miraculous weight...

5 (Guilty Pleasure) Healthier Treats #FiveonFriday

Some people eat 3 solid meals a day and don’t snack much the rest of the day. I am NOT one of those people. I am totally a compulsive snacker. And nobody loves having a little treat more than me. But trying to set a good example for my daughter and trying to have a more positive relationship with food...

No More Artificial Colors in M&Ms!

Whenever my daughter gets some brightly colored candy from a birthday party, I cringe because I know there are nasty artificial colors in there. And I really, really don’t want her to ingest them. They are on my list of things to avoid on food labels. Why? Specifically, Blue 1 & 2, Green 3, Red 3, and Yellow 6 have...

Where to Join a CSA in Edmonton #YEG

What is a CSA? It stands for Community Supported Agriculture. It’s a growing movement where consumers can purchase a share in a farm in order to get their food direct from the farmer over the growing season. It’s an awesome way to ensure that you are supporting your local economy, and cut out the middle man to ensure your money...

What’s the Deal with Kombucha? INFOGRAPHIC

Kombucha. One of those “fermented foods” all the hippie crunchy mamas are touting. And it’s gaining in popularity (to the point where you can actually buy bottles of it at Costco!). So what’s the deal with kombucha? Why are people raving about it and saying it’s amazing for you? This infographic really summarizes in a nutshell what kombucha is, how...

How Bees Impact Our Food System: Infographic

I’ve posted about bees before and why the bee population is declining – and I think it’s important for all of us to understand why and how they are so critically linked to our own survival. My hope that we can all think about the issue before we start getting ready to grow in our own gardens. This infographic by Fix.com...

Why Choose The Organic Box? REVIEW & INTERVIEW

I have been a subscriber with The Organic Box for 5 and a half years now, and I have not regretted one minute of it (read about my journey here). I had the opportunity to try a bunch of other products The Organic Box offers (other than produce) – so I’m going to review them here for you! REVIEW Cold...

Tega Organic Tea REVIEW

Since I can’t drink coffee (it makes my stomach explode), I’ve become an avid tea drinker. And sometimes there’s nothing better than curling up at the end of the night with a cup of tea and honey. However, not all tea is created equal. Just like other food, ingredients matter. So when I discovered Tega Organic Tea, I was pretty...

Awesome Mason Jar Lids from Greenmunch

I love mason jars. I love that they are super inexpensive, as I often find them at thrift stores, they’re easy to clean, and can be used for virtually everything. And I especially love that they are nontoxic for food storage. I reviewed some mason jar accessories from Greenmunch in the past that could turn your mason jars into cool...

How to Reduce Your Bottled Water Footprint INFOGRAPHIC

Bottled water is very prevalent, and I am guilty of buying a bottle every so often when I forget to bring a reusable one with me. I do make sure that I recycle my bottles when I’m done with them, though, which is a very important part of reducing your bottled water footprint. This infographic from Wheels for Wishes covers what...