During the chilly early days of spring, a warm grain bowl could be the perfect healthy meal to get veggies in your belly without freezing it with a cold salad. This recipe is one of my favorites because it’s not only hearty, but it has a ton of greens that when mixed together, make for …
Have you ever wanted to save money on your electricity bill and utilize renewable energy without installing any equipment at your home? It might sound too good to be true, but if you happen to live in a state with a community solar program available, it’s possible! I live in D.C., a place where lucrative …
For all the garlic lovers out there, this salad is chock-full of bold flavor, yet it’s healthy and simple to make. The warm lentils make the meal perfect for lunch on a cool day, but make sure you have a place to brush your teeth prior to your afternoon meetings! Ingredients: 1.5-2 oz of Arugula …
Did you know that coral reefs are home to approximately 25% of marine species though they only cover 1% of the ocean floor? The largest coral reef in the world is the Great Barrier Reef which covers 133,000 square miles off the coast of Australia. The next largest reef is the New Caledonia Barrier Reef …
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 30% – 40% of the U.S. food supply goes uneaten, resulting in approximately 133 billion pounds of food waste annually. If the average person eats a pound of food per meal, the food waste in this country could feed an additional 121.5 million people annually! Waste occurs at …
Practicing yoga is not only a great way to relax after a long, cold day of work in the winter, but it offers numerous health benefits spanning from spiritual to mental to physical. You might have attended a class and heard the mantra “mind, body, spirit”. In recent years, this slogan has extended into the …
Have you ever been on a walk and crossed from an urban area into a large park or the woods? Almost immediately, the temperature seems to cool, the loud city noise dissipates, and you can finally take a deep breath and relax. There’s a reason why green spaces are key to any urban planner’s development. …
To many people, the most relaxing vacation includes sipping a cold fruity drink under a palm tree in the sun, listening to the ocean waves and feeling a gentle breeze brush across the skin. Island life provides the worry-free delight of having no schedule and enjoyment of isolation from the real world. Achieving the bliss …
Now that the cool weather of fall is upon us in the Mid-Atlantic US, it is the perfect time to overwinter garlic in preparation for next summer’s culinary creations. Garlic is a cold-weather crop that benefits from a period of cold dormancy, so plant garlic about a month before your region’s estimated hard frost date. …
Green shakes are a healthy way to get a quick energy boost in the morning or after the gym. This is my go-to recipe for a delicious blend of emerald goodness that will have you feeling ready to conquer the day. Servings: 2 Ingredients: Kale – 1 large leaf of kale with the stalk …
