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How to make Golden Milk [Visual]

February 19February 16Posted in Food, HealthTagged benefits, black pepper, cinnamon, ecogreenlove, ginger, golden milk, haldi doodh, Health, honey, infographic, nutmeg, recipe, turmeric, turmeric latte3 Comments

Golden milk, which you may also see called turmeric milk, turmeric latte, or haldi doodh, may be new to you, but it has centuries of history in Indian culture. The base is milk of any kind — cow, goat, cashew, oat, the list goes on — which is typically mixed with turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, and a sweetener like honey. Other spices, including pepper and nutmeg, may also be added. Regardless of the exact mix, the stunning golden drink is served warm and can be a source of protein (depending on the milk choice).

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DIY Body Scrubs using Fruits & Veggies [Recipes]

February 18February 17Posted in HealthTagged beauty, body scrub, diy, ecogreenlove, facial, Health, natural ingredients, organic, recipe, skin care, tips1 Comment

The market is flooded with skin products loaded with unhealthy chemicals, so it can be tricky to find products for the healthy-conscious consumer. Skin care manufacturers are forced to add artificial flavors, dyes, chemicals, and preservatives to prolong shelf life of their products. Many of these ingredients may cause irritation, inflammation, and allergic reactions.

This visual shows you lesser-known scrub recipes with organic ingredients that you may already have in your fridge. Each ingredient has four recipes you can try that will do absolute wonders for your skin.

These proven recipes are effective for any skin type, and the components were given to us by nature itself! You don’t have to head to the beauty superstore or go online to get your hands on these scrubs; you can make them yourself at home.

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CO2e produced when cooking these traditional UK dishes

August 8December 29Posted in Food, recipesTagged carbon footprint, ecogreenlove, English breakfast, environment, fish and chips, food, home cooking, recipe, roast dinner, shepherd’s pie, Spaghetti Bolognese, uk traditional dish, vegan

As the UK tries to reduce its carbon emissions to net-zero by 2050, it’s time to encourage people to look a little closer to home for ways to help reduce their own contribution. The largest source of carbon emissions from households in the UK is food and drink but there are changes we can make to help lower this. With some manufacturers now producing packaging for their products that detail the CO2e that has gone into making these, it can help people understand just how environmentally friendly their home-cooked meals are.

Viessmann took four of the UK’s most popular dishes and created carbon labels to show the carbon footprint behind the meals. These were based on meals that would feed four people and they then calculated how far you could travel as a way to compare the CO2 levels.

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Power up your Meals with Pumpkin [Visual]

November 20November 19Posted in FoodTagged ecogreenlove, food, Health, health benefits, infographic, nutrition, pumpkin, recipe

After autumn, it’s easy to forget pumpkin puree’s tasty, versatile, nutrition-packed goodness. However, a can of pumpkin is a great pantry staple anytime. It adds moisture, texture, and health benefits to many recipes—including some you might not expect.

Pumpkin is an affordable, easy-to-stock pantry staple that’s packed with nutrition. It contains alkaloids and flavonoids, which are natural compounds with documented anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-carcinogenic, and antioxidant properties, as well as a long list of other nutrients.

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DIY Coconut Oil Beauty Recipes 🥥 [Infographic]

August 28January 14Posted in HealthTagged beauty, coconut oil, diy, ecogreenlove, facial care, hair care, Health, infographic, recipe, tips

Coconut oil has many, many uses. It’s great for cooking healthy foods and can be used as a natural moisturizer. However, did you know it’s also the base for many different beauty products?

From lip balm to hair treatment, coconut oil added to a few other ingredients can make for a healthy, natural alternative to chemical-laden beauty products. For example, did you know you can make an anti-aging facial cream from coconut oil and a few drops of essential oil?

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