Annie's Blog – March 2010 Archive (7)

GOOD Instructions: Healthy Spring Cleaning

Spring is here! For many of us, this means whipping out the cleaners, mops, sponges and gloves, and finally tackling the heavy cleaning we've been avoiding all winter. But if you're like many and question the safety of chemical cleaners, here are some easy solutions by GOOD Instructions that… Continue

Added by Annie on March 29, 2010 at 11:30am — 3 Comments

Modern Health: Water-Filtering "Water Bobble"

Today is UN World Water Day, an initiative to remind us of the efforts to provide safe, clean drinking water. Water Bobble is a 100% recyclable water bottle with a built in carbon filter good for 300 refills.

It's designed by iconoclast designer… Continue

Added by Annie on March 22, 2010 at 9:00am — 2 Comments

Modern Health: Why a Salad Costs More Than a Big Mac

It's no wonder poverty and obesity have such a strong correlation in the U.S.

Federal subsidies are government grants that are meant to support an enterprise (in this case--agriculture) that's of public interest. They are offered either through direct payments or indirect means such as price cuts or favorable contracts.

Imagine if the government were to subsidize fruits and vegetables instead of meats and dairy? Our waistlines… Continue

Added by Annie on March 16, 2010 at 10:30am — 5 Comments

Suck UK - My Cuppa Tea/Coffee

Designed by European company Suck UK, these mugs get you the perfect mix every time. All you have to do is match the color guide inside. They're available in both Tea or Coffee styles.…

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Added by Annie on March 12, 2010 at 5:00pm — 3 Comments

Inspiring a Movement - Meatless Monday

Meatless Monday is a movement that encourages people to cut out meat one day a week. The non-profit initiative hopes to improve personal health and the health of our planet by reducing overall meat consumption by 15%.

Benefits of going meatless include reducing the risk of chronic preventable diseases like cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity. It can also help reduce our carbon… Continue

Added by Annie on March 11, 2010 at 9:00am — 3 Comments

Green Meals To Go - Go Green Lunchbox

The typical American child generates 67 pounds of lunch packaging waste each school year. After reading this statistic, Kimberly Castner, a Southern California mom, knew she had to make changes. She came up with the design for Go Green lunchbox, an insulated bento box.

Her… Continue

Added by Annie on March 8, 2010 at 5:30pm — 4 Comments

Modern Health: Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, winner of the 2010 Ted Prize, is making his way out of the kitchen and into living rooms across America. In this revolutionary new show, Jamie travels to the “unhealthiest city in America” to show us that “just a little effort can make a massive difference.”

Jamie’s challenge is to see if he can get a whole community… Continue

Added by Annie on March 2, 2010 at 3:00pm — 3 Comments