Entries tagged Food and Drink

Eight ways we should clean up our food supply

By Robyn O'Brien Posted Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:01am PST for daily_green_news 0 Comments

What we need to do to protect children's health and the environment, as well as our own well-being. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Food and Drink, Government
Tips for stress-free holiday travel

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Nov 17, 2009 1:11pm PST for the_conscious_consumer 0 Comments

Going over the river and through the woods to grandmother's house this winter? Pack light and carry your own water bottle. Read full post »
Related topics: Travel, Food and Drink, Holidays, Tips, Cars, Flying
Set a fancy table for free

By Trystan L. Bass Posted Tue Nov 17, 2009 12:29pm PST for greenpicks 0 Comments

Dine on crystal and silver for the holidays without breaking the bank. Read full post »
Related topics: Food and Drink, Shopping, Holidays, Tips, Saving Money, Reusing stuff
Four incredibly easy, slow-cooker side dishes for Thanksgiving

By Gloria Dawson Posted Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:34am PST for daily_green_news 2 Comments

These recipes will delight guests -- and leave the cook with plenty of time to mingle. Read full post »
Related topics: Food and Drink, Holidays, Tips, Veggies
10 ways to catch germs over the holidays

By Meredith Darlington, Mother Nature Network Posted Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:41am PST for guest_bloggers 0 Comments

Parties and family gatherings mean more opportunities to catch up -- and catch a cold. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Food and Drink, Holidays, Events, Tips
Why it's time to rethink the bird this Thanksgiving

By TDG Community Posted Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:29am PST for daily_green_news 4 Comments

Consider a delicious vegetarian meal this year and let the planet give thanks. Read full post »
Related topics: Food and Drink, Holidays, Veggies
Too much of a good thing can be bad

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:06pm PST for the_conscious_consumer 0 Comments

Aren't there some things that you just can't have too much of? Not really. Even things that are good for you can be damaging if you consume too much. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Food and Drink, Tips
Is balsamic vinegar poisoning you?

By Jane Kay / Environmental Health News Posted Mon Nov 9, 2009 6:20am PST for daily_green_news 0 Comments

Studies show concerning levels of lead, which can cause permanent brain damage when children are exposed, in certain vinegars -- even high-end aged balsamic varieties. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Food and Drink, Safety, Pollution
Tweet for the bees

By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Fri Nov 6, 2009 10:18am PST for grist_ask_umbra 1 Comments

Help support research into what's killing honeybees. All you have to do is use a Twitter tag between now and November 11. Read full post »
Related topics: Food and Drink, Animals, Gardening, Nature, Activism
How to save money by slowing down

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Nov 3, 2009 12:58pm PST for the_conscious_consumer 13 Comments

Slowing down may be counterintuitive, but it's good for your sanity, your wallet, and the planet. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Food and Drink, Holidays, How-To, Tips, Commuting, Saving Money, Saving gas