tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131153622701348453Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:51:13 +000015 Fun Ways to Re-use your Tea BagsHalloween Candy DonationsClean Green (and Save Some GreenGo Coo Coo for Coconut OilPlant Protein PrimerCha-Cha-Cha ChiaThe Medicalization of A Normal ProcessIron Deficient? Forget Beef--Eat Some ChocolateNew Post IdeasWatermelon- Full of Iron and other NutrientsCell Phone DangersNew Heart Disease Research for American Heart MonthMy DietToo)Organic ProduceYour Pantry Cure-All: Apple Cider VinegarPlant-Based Food Guide for Toddlers 1-3 yearsFish for ThoughtSalad Booster- A Superfood DelightPlaying with PlantsTheanine: Nature's Remedy for StressInformation on healthy living, nutrition, vegetarianism, the environment, and all things green. Cacao, goji berries, vegan, health, alternative remedy, treatment, healing, natural health.http://greentidings.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Green Tidings)Blogger20125GreenTidingshttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131153622701348453.post-5281788198755295107Sun, 20 Feb 2011 19:15:00 +00002011-02-20T12:25:20.673-08:00The Medicalization of A Normal ProcessIf a woman wants to enjoy a natural, no-interventions childbirth, she should "stay the hell out of a hospital..." These are the words of an MD in The Business of Being Born, a documentary on childbirth.  That's not to say that a woman cannot have a natural, intervention-free childbirth in a hospital, but rather, the odds are stacked against her. A hospital is a business, where they make more http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GreenTidings/~3/rstujzWTajI/medicalization-of-normal-process.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green Tidings)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GreenTidings/~4/rstujzWTajI" height="1" width="1"/>http://greentidings.blogspot.com/2011/02/medicalization-of-normal-process.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131153622701348453.post-6647371913346396703Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:30:00 +00002011-02-09T17:33:48.608-08:00New Heart Disease Research for American Heart MonthFebruary is American Heart Month.  Here are a few new nutritional studies relating to heart disease. Processed Foods The EPIC (European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition) study recently published in the Archives of Internal Medicine demonstrate that changes in diet could lower the risk of a heart attack by 81% through inflammation reduction and lowering blood pressure. There http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GreenTidings/~3/EikgxF0ECmE/new-heart-disease-research-for-american.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green Tidings)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GreenTidings/~4/EikgxF0ECmE" height="1" width="1"/>http://greentidings.blogspot.com/2011/02/new-heart-disease-research-for-american.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131153622701348453.post-9009040839107620943Wed, 15 Dec 2010 04:06:00 +00002010-12-14T20:06:43.162-08:0015 Fun Ways to Re-use your Tea BagsDuring the cold winter, nothing beats a warm cup of tea. But don't throw away those tea bags so fast- they have many wonderful uses! All you need is your old tea bag, and to either dry the leaves or steep them again. 1. Feed your roses! Roses love tannic acid, which is abundant in tea. Give your used tea leaves to your parched roses. 2. Reduce under eye bags. 3. Reduce razor burn. 4. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GreenTidings/~3/1xgvmRm8Fog/15-fun-ways-to-re-use-your-tea-bags.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green Tidings)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GreenTidings/~4/1xgvmRm8Fog" height="1" width="1"/>http://greentidings.blogspot.com/2010/12/15-fun-ways-to-re-use-your-tea-bags.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131153622701348453.post-3505784519601879259Mon, 13 Dec 2010 01:14:00 +00002010-12-12T17:14:24.557-08:00Go Coo Coo for Coconut Oil Coconut Oil has developed a somewhat tarnished reputation due to its saturated fat content.  However, not all saturated fats are created equally, and coconut oil is unique in its makeup in that it is "the highest source of saturated medium chain triglycerides (62%) of any naturally occurring vegan food source. Furthermore around 50% of these MCT’s are made up of lauric acid, the most important http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GreenTidings/~3/t28NjQiEF_8/go-coo-coo-for-coconut-oil.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green Tidings)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GreenTidings/~4/t28NjQiEF_8" height="1" width="1"/>http://greentidings.blogspot.com/2010/12/go-coo-coo-for-coconut-oil.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131153622701348453.post-2588991872419078976Fri, 22 Oct 2010 20:55:00 +00002010-10-22T14:08:47.053-07:00Halloween Candy DonationsWith Halloween just around the corner, so is the season for sugar! Many parents (or non-parents) choose not to have sugar part of their family's diet, and yet go trick-or-treating each year, letting their kids (and themselves) gorge on sugar-filled treats. Don't you wish there was a way to trick-or-treat, and not have to eat all that candy? There is! Consider donating your Halloween candy to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GreenTidings/~3/uPiMr2jNOcY/halloween-candy-donations.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green Tidings)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GreenTidings/~4/uPiMr2jNOcY" height="1" width="1"/>http://greentidings.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-candy-donations.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131153622701348453.post-6223708619782673092Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:25:00 +00002011-11-12T10:35:40.174-08:00Plant-Based Food Guide for Toddlers 1-3 yearsRaising vegetarian/vegan children is much easier than you may think.  We are bombarded with ads and money-bought places in the food pyramid that say we "should" or "need" to eat meat or dairy.  The reality is that, with a healthy diet, a child can thrive on vegan foods only.  If you are raising your child as a vegetarian or vegan, or if you just want to add some meat alternatives to his/her diet,http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GreenTidings/~3/0fwX1D_htH0/plant-based-food-guide-for-toddlers-1-3.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green Tidings)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GreenTidings/~4/0fwX1D_htH0" height="1" width="1"/>http://greentidings.blogspot.com/2010/09/plant-based-food-guide-for-toddlers-1-3.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131153622701348453.post-6819622433433181509Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:30:00 +00002010-09-02T11:30:30.498-07:00Salad Booster- A Superfood DelightSalad Booster, made by Living Intentions, is a superfood-packed "blend of sprouted seeds, sea veggies, algaes and savory spices," and is so delicious that even non-health minded people would love it.  Salad Booster contains Organic Sprouted Pumpkin Seeds, Organic Sprouted Sunflower Seeds, Organic Sprouted Sesame Seeds, Wild White Chia Seeds, Spirulina, Himalayan Crystal Salt, Chlorella, Organic http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GreenTidings/~3/yMCChMV7sgI/salad-booster-superfood-delight.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green Tidings)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GreenTidings/~4/yMCChMV7sgI" height="1" width="1"/>http://greentidings.blogspot.com/2010/09/salad-booster-superfood-delight.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131153622701348453.post-6151106736639301617Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:59:00 +00002010-08-26T15:59:47.857-07:00Cha-Cha-Cha Chia Remember those little Chia Pets you used to buy as a kid (or adult, as the case may be)?  Well, those little Chia seeds are actually a superfood.  Why should you care?  Well, research has shown that more than 2/3 of ALL deaths in the United States are diet-related.  The American Medical Association, in the Advances in Cancer Research, concluded, “At present, we have overwhelming evidence… (that)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GreenTidings/~3/Qeul9_lX3ys/cha-cha-cha-chia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green Tidings)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GreenTidings/~4/Qeul9_lX3ys" height="1" width="1"/>http://greentidings.blogspot.com/2010/08/cha-cha-cha-chia.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131153622701348453.post-5661783117156567100Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:41:00 +00002010-07-28T07:18:27.275-07:00Organic Produce Let's face it.  Americans are in a recession, and we are having a hard enough time paying our necessary living expenses. Paying more for organic produce just seems like an unnecessary extravagance.  Well, what some see as an extravagence, others see as a preventative health investment.  Conventionally-Grown Let's look at conventionally-grown produce. Conventionally-grown produce has few http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GreenTidings/~3/-XM0OkiyegE/organic-produce.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green Tidings)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GreenTidings/~4/-XM0OkiyegE" height="1" width="1"/>http://greentidings.blogspot.com/2010/07/organic-produce.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131153622701348453.post-6320542564837298636Thu, 22 Jul 2010 22:49:00 +00002010-07-22T15:49:59.512-07:00Theanine: Nature's Remedy for StressDo you suffer from anxiety? Stress? Lethargy? Insomnia? Decreased mood or cognitive function? Lowered immune system function? High blood pressure? Would you like a supplement that helps with all of these problems, while being 100% natural and having no side effects? Look no further than your pantry! L-Theanine (chemical name: r-glutamylethylamide) is an amino acid commonly found in green tea, andhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GreenTidings/~3/AdRmsDGn2l8/theanine-natures-remedy-for-stress.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green Tidings)3<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GreenTidings/~4/AdRmsDGn2l8" height="1" width="1"/>http://greentidings.blogspot.com/2010/07/theanine-natures-remedy-for-stress.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131153622701348453.post-1996692416786478256Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:50:00 +00002010-07-15T09:50:29.488-07:00Clean Green (and Save Some GreenToo) Many people have the best intentions when cleaning their house.  But did you know that while you are making things sanitary, killing germs, and beautifying you are also introducing tons of harsh and toxic chemicals to your home? There is an easy way to avoid the toxicity, while still getting your home clean.  And it's right in your pantry! VINEGAR Simple, white vinegar is a disinfectant, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GreenTidings/~3/u45oRnVprfI/clean-green-and-save-some-green-too.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green Tidings)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GreenTidings/~4/u45oRnVprfI" height="1" width="1"/>http://greentidings.blogspot.com/2010/07/clean-green-and-save-some-green-too.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131153622701348453.post-8148963993588381503Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:12:00 +00002010-04-06T12:12:35.290-07:00Cell Phone DangersA study by neurosurgeon Dr. Vini Khurana, an award-winning cancer expert, says that cell phone use over a decade can double the risk of brain cancer. Dr. Khurana says that malignant brain tumors represent "a life-ending diagnosis… We are currently experiencing a reactively unchecked and dangerous situation." He fears that "unless the industry and governments take immediate and decisive steps,” http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GreenTidings/~3/jH_M5IBwt3U/cell-phone-dangers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green Tidings)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GreenTidings/~4/jH_M5IBwt3U" height="1" width="1"/>http://greentidings.blogspot.com/2010/04/cell-phone-dangers.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131153622701348453.post-243830727847766184Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:04:00 +00002010-03-08T15:36:11.782-08:00Your Pantry Cure-All: Apple Cider Vinegar It’s great for salads, as a disinfectant, and as a window cleaner. But did you know that it is also great for your health? Apple cider vinegar (“ACV”) - organic, raw, and with the mother. Its many health benefits and touted healing properties are astounding. Consider the following health problems reportedly helped or cured by ACV: Aches and pains  Acne Allergies (environmental, food and pet) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GreenTidings/~3/sxIZLeUX80k/your-pantry-cure-all-apple-cider.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green Tidings)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GreenTidings/~4/sxIZLeUX80k" height="1" width="1"/>http://greentidings.blogspot.com/2010/03/your-pantry-cure-all-apple-cider.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131153622701348453.post-4237593078563489578Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:50:00 +00002010-02-03T11:48:12.941-08:00Fish for ThoughtI am often asked if, as a vegetarian, I eat fish. The definition of “vegetarian” is “a person who does not eat or does not believe in eating meat, fish, or fowl” (dictionary.com). By definition, one who eats fish is not a vegetarian. A pescetarian is “a vegetarian who will eat fish.” I am a vegetarian, and no, I don’t eat fish. Don’t I need fish for the Omega fatty acid and DHA/EFA content? No. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GreenTidings/~3/ulVA56_cAz0/fish-for-thought.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green Tidings)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GreenTidings/~4/ulVA56_cAz0" height="1" width="1"/>http://greentidings.blogspot.com/2010/02/fish-for-thought.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131153622701348453.post-8369796630792866779Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:57:00 +00002010-01-28T09:57:01.592-08:00New Post Ideas There are so many topics to write about.  Do you have anything you would like to know more about, or would like attention brought to?  Please leave a comment to this entry and give me your thoughts. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GreenTidings/~3/-CS-yoDzSHM/new-post-ideas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green Tidings)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GreenTidings/~4/-CS-yoDzSHM" height="1" width="1"/>http://greentidings.blogspot.com/2010/01/new-post-ideas.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131153622701348453.post-4098076686440258083Sat, 23 Jan 2010 19:20:00 +00002010-01-25T18:46:23.519-08:00Plant Protein PrimerThe Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of protein is 0.8 gram per kilogram (2.2 pounds). The World Health Organization (WHO) more conservatively puts our dietary protein needs at about half that, or 0.45 grams of protein per kilogram of ideal body weight. Why do America’s official nutrition people say that we need twice the daily amount of protein of the recommendation of The World Health http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GreenTidings/~3/FTdhlq3_y3U/plant-protein-primer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green Tidings)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GreenTidings/~4/FTdhlq3_y3U" height="1" width="1"/>http://greentidings.blogspot.com/2010/01/plant-protein-primer.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131153622701348453.post-6456938502783312345Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:43:00 +00002010-01-25T18:46:23.521-08:00Watermelon- Full of Iron and other NutrientsWatermelon is an excellent source of iron- who knew? Actually, the iron content in watermelon is comparable to the iron content in red meat. Except without the disease-causing saturated fats and cholesterol!Watermelons are also laden with vitamin A and C, beta carotene, lycopene, iron, zinc, potassium and other nutritive minerals - which makes them twice as efficient in all kinds of diets, as http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GreenTidings/~3/424H1R29NxE/watermelon-full-of-iron-and-other.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green Tidings)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GreenTidings/~4/424H1R29NxE" height="1" width="1"/>http://greentidings.blogspot.com/2009/01/watermelon-full-of-iron-and-other.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131153622701348453.post-8576504289668639124Fri, 09 Jan 2009 16:41:00 +00002010-07-22T16:09:24.605-07:00Iron Deficient? Forget Beef--Eat Some ChocolateDoctors who say that a person who is iron deficient should eat red meat absolutely do not know nutrition. Actually, doctors do not get very much nutritional training in medical school (and when I say "not very much," I'm talking paltry at best). Not only is red meat terrible for the body (sorry folks, it's a fact. Just ask the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, and American http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GreenTidings/~3/EEvxbC_yeJg/iron-deficient-forget-beef-eat-some.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green Tidings)3<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GreenTidings/~4/EEvxbC_yeJg" height="1" width="1"/>http://greentidings.blogspot.com/2009/01/iron-deficient-forget-beef-eat-some.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131153622701348453.post-6351809985611211107Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:05:00 +00002010-01-26T10:22:56.108-08:00My Diet (click on the images to make them larger) My family and I are health nuts. We eat as many raw foods as possible, as well as foods in their natural state (i.e., not processed). We don't eat totally raw or healthy at all times, but we put a lot of thought, research and planning into our diet to make it as balanced and healthy as possible. We are vegetarians, and we plan to raise our children ashttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GreenTidings/~3/VU71szb0MNM/our-diet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green Tidings)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GreenTidings/~4/VU71szb0MNM" height="1" width="1"/>http://greentidings.blogspot.com/2008/12/our-diet.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131153622701348453.post-7404752499221216543Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:30:00 +00002010-08-03T15:26:29.331-07:00Playing with PlantsDid you know that some plants can remove formaldehyde, benzene, and carbon monoxide from the air in your home? It is recommended that there is one 6 inch plant per 100 square feet of interior. The snake plant is great, because it's practically indestructible! Spider plants, snake plants, Philodendron, rubber plants, and Golden Pothos, are very effective air purifiers, are the following:NASA http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GreenTidings/~3/-sVa4hu4ryk/playing-with-plants.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green Tidings)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GreenTidings/~4/-sVa4hu4ryk" height="1" width="1"/>http://greentidings.blogspot.com/2008/11/playing-with-plants.html