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Have we gone nuts?
Monday, 29 Mar, 2010 – 5:00 | 2 Comments
Have we gone nuts?

The other day I was browsing in our local shop while Mr Green chose a DVD. I idly picked up a jar of Nutella and was shocked to find it was advocating itself as part …

A week of reading food labels
Thursday, 14 Jan, 2010 – 8:29 | 3 Comments
A week of reading food labels

Our ‘Change the World Wednesday’ challenge has begun again for 2010, thanks to Reduce Footprints.
Each week, we are set a challenge to make our lives a bit greener, a bit healthier and altogether more eco …

Price vs principles - 6 tips for eating organic on a budget
Monday, 4 Jan, 2010 – 5:00 | 5 Comments
Price vs principles - 6 tips for eating organic on a budget

Despite a recession, it seems organic shoppers are committed and loyal. Organic sales increased by 1.7% during 2008 while overall retail sales dropped by 1.8%
Unfortunately, the truth is, most organic food is more expensive than …

5 body boosters for natural health and wellness
Friday, 4 Dec, 2009 – 6:14 | 4 Comments
5 body boosters for natural health and wellness

I found some information in a magazine recently about tips for getting yourself in shape.
I thought some of them were really interesting, so wanted to share them with you. As ever I would love to …

Meat Free Monday
Monday, 2 Nov, 2009 – 6:11 | 7 Comments
Meat Free Monday

Back in May, we listed 5 reasons to go veggie. These included health, the environment and sustainable development.
One of the latest campaigns around vegetarianism and climate change, is “Meat free Monday“.

Eat organic on a budget - 8 tips
Thursday, 8 Oct, 2009 – 6:00 | 4 Comments
Eat organic on a budget - 8 tips

Inspired by TC’s recent post on eating organic on a budget and the great article he linked to, I wanted to share some of my own thoughts.
We buy as much organic food as possible. Even …

Rude Health launch puffed wheat and oats breakfast cereals
Wednesday, 15 Jul, 2009 – 5:00 | One Comment
Rude Health launch puffed wheat and oats breakfast cereals

Many breakfast cereals are packed with salt and sugar and hardly address a good, healthy start to the day.
However, Rude Health put the healthiest ingredients in their cereals by sourcing sustainably-grown food from producers they …

Update on Mr Green’s raw diet, week four.
Tuesday, 7 Jul, 2009 – 7:13 | No Comment
Update on Mr Green’s raw diet, week four.

No weight loss for Mr Green, a second week running. This doesn’t bother him too much, but ultimately, he would like to shift 3 or 4 more pounds from around his stomach. I suggested that …

Organic sandwiches to take out!
Friday, 3 Jul, 2009 – 6:00 | 2 Comments
Organic sandwiches to take out!

It’s not often we buy a takeaway sandwich. I’ve often thought of them as a waste of money for crap food.
However, I’ve just come across a company called Fresh! Organic who sell organic sandwiches, made …

Update on Mr Green’s raw diet, week three.
Wednesday, 1 Jul, 2009 – 7:00 | 2 Comments
Update on Mr Green’s raw diet, week three.

Poor Mr Green. This has been a really difficult week for him on his high raw diet. Three weeks ago, he did his usual yearly pilgrimage into the land of Green food. It’s an overnight …