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The Ultimate Herbs & Spice Guide [Infographic]

August 17August 16Posted in FoodTagged Cooking, food, Health, herbs, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, infographic, protips, spices, tips4 Comments

A guaranteed way to add buckets of flavour to your food, a knowledge of herbs and spices is essential for chefs of all levels. This guide is a handy resource which breaks down the best flavour combinations for the most commonly used herbs and spices and provides practical cooking tips to ensure that all your meals pack a punch. The infographic below also outlines the incredible and somewhat surprising health benefits of herbs and spices which can play a key role in fending off high cholesterol, high blood pressure and even cancer!

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The Cost of Wasted Food [Infographic]

November 23December 1Posted in FoodTagged carbon footprint, cost of wasted food, environment, farming waste, food tips, food waste, global economy, household waste, infographic, manufacturing waste, protips, uk2 Comments

At a time when the global economy is producing more food and making a greater profit than at any time in history, one could be forgiven for thinking that the issue of feeding the global population is yesterday’s news. However, both in the UK and across the world, we are wasting more food than ever before.

This has a huge financial cost and an even greater implication for humans, animals and the planet itself.

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How to Sustainably Remodel your Home [Guide]

November 21December 1Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged buy local, energy efficient, environmental impact, flooring, green living, green savvy experts, green solutions, home remodeling, insulation, protips, reclaimed materials, recycled materials, room by room, solar energy, solar panelingLeave a comment

Whether you can’t wait to implement a new interior design style you’ve always dreamed of, or are getting ready to make more room for your growing family, the thought of remodeling your home can be incredibly thrilling.

As you walk through the steps of how to accomplish enhancing your living space however, it can also become overwhelming. When remodeling your home there are many things to consider such as:

What parts of your home do you love that you want to keep?
What should be nixed and started over from scratch?

As you begin to research the vast amount of options for home remodeling, you will want to decide where sustainability falls into your remodeling priorities.
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