You may have heard sea salt touted as a more healthful alternative to table salt, or maybe you’ve seen it used by gourmet chefs and in restaurants. But is there really a difference between common table salt and natural sea salt? Is sea salt healthier?
There are most definitely differences, and many would argue that sea salt is healthier due to the minimal processing and lack of refinement it undergoes. Others maintain that the only difference is taste, or that sea salt is not healthier due to potentially polluted ocean waters. Let’s take a look at some of the claims and real differences between these two kinds of salt. Read the rest of this entry
Leather may be a natural material for shoes, but that does not necessarily mean it is eco-friendly. Commercial leather tanning – the process by which perishable animal skins are converted into non-perishable leather – involves a complicated, 15-step chemical process resulting in large amounts of polluted water.
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Kamut and spelt are both relatives of our modern wheat, and both have their roots in antiquity. Following is a brief discussion about the origins and cultivation of these grains, their health attributes, and recipes for their use.
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Have you ever thought about the fuel it takes to get food to the grocery store? Produce from large farms is harvested using gas-powered machinery. It is then transported – often hundreds or even thousands of miles – by airplane or truck to your local store. That’s a lot of fossil fuel for a head of lettuce!
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Nettles, specifically stinging nettles (Urtica dioica), have all kinds of health benefits. Here are some healthful properties of nettles, and a recipe for making your own nettle tea.
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