For many people, vitamins are something you take once in a while when you’re feeling under the weather or when you aren’t eating as healthily as you should be. But even if you don’t think of them as being important in the grand scheme of your daily diet, they play an important role, particularly if you are following a low-calorie…
If you suffer from seasonal allergies and don’t know why chances are you could be allergic to house dust mites! These tiny, 8-legged insects love to feed on dead human skin cells, and they’re found in almost all homes. In fact, they can be found in mattresses, carpets, window blinds, upholstered furniture, pet beds – even stuffed animals! They spread…
Health experts have recommended that we consume more legumes, commonly known as pulses, as part of our diet, but have you ever wondered why? Vibrations are high in fiber and protein, low in fat and calories, and contain many essential vitamins and minerals. Whether you’re interested in pursuing vegetarian or vegan lifestyles or want to add some variety to your…
Olive oil has many health benefits that have been proven by science, but unfortunately, it hasn’t gotten the recognition it deserves. With the exception of Mediterranean populations, most people in Western countries don’t consume olive oil as often as they should; the majority of them are still choosing vegetable oils. But if you want to reap the health benefits of…
If you’ve ever looked into the ingredients of a packaged food, chances are you’ve come across either vegetable oil or canola oil at some point. But how do you know which one to pick? What’s the difference between vegetable oil and canola oil? To answer these questions, you need to know that there are many types of oils out there;…
With the impacts of climate change already showing on the world, it’s no longer enough to talk about how the food system affects climate change and the environment—we must take action, and we must do so now. Climate-smart agriculture has emerged as an alternative to industrial agriculture, with its reliance on fossil fuels, pesticides, and other unsustainable practices that are…
When people refer to conventional agriculture, they’re generally talking about traditional farming practices that are used by the majority of farmers today. These methods include the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, as well as heavy machinery and genetically modified seeds that allow farmers to grow large quantities of crops in small spaces. Organic farming practices, on the other hand,…
Some of the biggest names in technology are working on developing artificial intelligence that can help us combat climate change, but will it be enough? Climate change has become one of the most talked about issues facing our world today, but one thing that has often been left out of the conversation is the technological advances we need to develop…
Fertilizer use across the world has increased dramatically over the last few decades, and it’s not going to slow down anytime soon. But with fertilizers come another problem that many people don’t realize exists: nitrous oxide emissions from fertilizer use contribute to global warming just as much as carbon dioxide emissions do, and they can have even more severe effects…
Solar energy has many benefits, as well as drawbacks. In this article we’ll discuss both sides of the story and help you decide whether solar power is right for you and your home. Keep reading to learn more about the advantages and disadvantages of solar energy, as well as some tips on how you can make it work in your…