A daily walk can add 7 years to your life

Walking is the unsung hero when it comes to its health benefits. It is a great way to slow down...
Read More
A daily walk can add 7 years to your life

4 best healthy ways to detox in the New Year

The year 2024 is finally here, and we wanted to share our favorite 4 best healthy ways to detox in...
Read More
4 best healthy ways to detox in the New Year

Super healthy orange banana sorbet smoothie for kids

Eating organic foods and adding healthy smoothie recipes to your diet is key to reaching optimal health. The same applies...
Read More
Super healthy orange banana sorbet smoothie for kids

Chia cherry summer cooler

Healthy cool drinks are great for the summer. They help keep your internal body temperature down, which will keep you...
Read More
Chia cherry summer cooler

Super fresh summer mint lemonade

Super fresh summer mint lemonade It’s summertime! The warm weather means delicious summer drinks and cocktails that will help cool...
Read More
Super fresh summer mint lemonade

Recent Posts

Organic turmeric powder giveaway

Organic turmeric powder giveaway

Our giveaway this month is the Turmeric spice from Living Tree Community Foods.  Turmeric comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant which is native to Indonesia and southern India. It is often called “the Indian solid gold”, with superpowers that help prevent Alzheimer’s disease and common types of cancer, […]

by April 15, 2014
Too many diet drinks may cause heart risks in older women

Too many diet drinks may cause heart risks in older women

Diet sodas have been marketed as a better drink choice than regular soda. New ads from major soda companies have promoted their efforts to reduce obesity, help with diabetes by releasing a product that has much fewer calories and less or no sugar compared to regular soda. But there is […]

by April 15, 2014
Get ready for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Hope Gala

Get ready for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Hope Gala

Healthy and green living is a life style. With this in mind, we are thrilled to announce that on Friday May 30, 2014, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Greater Bay Area Chapter will host the 2014 Hope Gala. The event will take place at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco from […]

by April 13, 2014
FDA changes prescription regulations for acetaminophen products

FDA changes prescription regulations for acetaminophen products

Acetaminophen is sold under the brand name Tylenol, and is found in virtually every household and supermarket. When not taken with caution, it can cause serious damage to health and a trip to the emergency room. According to a report published in the journal Hepatology: Acetaminophen overdose is the leading […]

by April 12, 2014
Leading environmentalist & CEO of Earth Friendly Products, Van Vlahakis passed away

Leading environmentalist & CEO of Earth Friendly Products, Van Vlahakis passed away

Today, family, friends and employees are grieving the loss of a father, friend, and true pioneer in the green living and sustainable world. We knew Dr. Van Vlahakis and are sharing their pain. Van Vlahakis, CEO and Founder of Earth Friendly Products passed away on April 6, 2014. “My father was my hero. […]

by April 11, 2014
Anti-anxiety medications and sleeping pills now linked to risk of death

Anti-anxiety medications and sleeping pills now linked to risk of death

Nowadays, anxiety disorders and sleeping disorders are becoming more common. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, “anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older (18% of U.S. population).” The National Heart, Lung, […]

by April 10, 2014
How to contact the FDA about new food label regulations

How to contact the FDA about new food label regulations

Have you ever wanted to make suggestions to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on regulating food labels to make sure they are safe and that harmful ingredients are clearly labeled? Now is your chance to do just that. SO TAKE CONTROL OF THE FOOD YOU EAT. The FDA is […]

by April 8, 2014
The many health benefits of green onions

The many health benefits of green onions

Onions are a staple food in almost every kitchen and every cuisine. Green onions have a milder taste than most onions. They look great and also add a great flavor to dishes. Let’s look at the health benefits of green onions. Anti-inflammatory benefits: Onions are an excellent source of a […]

by April 5, 2014