Little Green Blog

Review of Philips HR1871/00 Avance Whole Fruit juicer

Mrs Green — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:34:07 +0000

Does an 'easy to clean' whole fruit juicer really exist? We find out!

Sprout some seeds!

Mrs Green — Fri, 21 May 2010 05:00:25 +0000

Sprout some seeds. This can be your first step towards growing your own food! Sprouted seeds are packed with nutrition and make a great addition to salads, stirfries and sandwiches. You remember growing cress as a child, ...

Heart Health and a Vegan Diet

Mrs Green — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:01:15 +0000

Find out how worrying hereditary health factors led one reader to radically change her diet. And she hasn't looked back! If you're feeling in need of comfort food, then our guest writer shares a very special recipe with you today...

Commit to buying fairtrade

Mrs Green — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 07:57:42 +0000

In the western world, it’s easy to get hold of ‘cheap’ goods. But have you ever stopped to think what that ‘cost’ might mean really mean? It might mean that the product was produced in a ...

Grow your own!

Mrs Green — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:18:11 +0000

My mantra is that you don’t have to have a garden to grow your own - anybody can have a go! All you need is a hanging basket filled with tumbling tomatoes, a windowbox of salad ...

Momentum …

Mrs Green — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:42:33 +0000

Do you suffer with maintaining momentum? Do you start a new project with energy and eagerness only to find your enthusiasm wanes? Our guest writer today, Rose, shares some subtle but effective tactics she has in mind for making a difference to her health during Heart Month.

Use soda crystals

Mrs Green — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:45:26 +0000

Soda crystals have long been used as a water softener, so use them in your washing cycle to soften your clothes. Add 100 g (31/2 oz) to your wash load for soft, fluffy clothes. If you are ...

Keep skincare simple

Mrs Green — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:00:59 +0000

Many people spend lots of money on products designed to keep them looking young and beautiful. Unfortunately, many of these products contain harsh, toxic chemicals which can be detrimental to your health and the environment. In addition, ...

Don’t waste your beetroot tops!

Mrs Green — Wed, 06 May 2009 06:10:14 +0000

Did you know that beetroot leaves can be eaten like spinach? What a waste to throw those leaves away! Next time you harvest or buy beetroot with the leaves on, be sure to eat the tasty tops ...

The urge to dance with life

Mrs Green — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:21:46 +0000

To celebrate Heart Month Lisa vows to get back into dancing and she’s found the perfect teacher; closer than she could ever have imagined...