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11/11/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Save money and minimize food waste using this simple kitchen organization hack

Food waste is a serious problem that harms not just the environment, but also your budget. To help your family live a greener lifestyle (and reduce food expenses), try this organization tip to minimize food waste. Emma Loewe, Mind Body Green’s sustainability editor, talked to Ben Simon, the co-founder of Imperfect Foods, a company that sources and redistributes imperfect produce, […]

06/14/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Careful what you share! If it goes on or in your body, you may be sharing bacteria, fungi, and viruses

Good hygiene is not just about cleaning and disinfecting yourself regularly. It also involves preventing the spread of pathogenic bacteria, fungi, and viruses. That is why people need to avoid sharing towels, toiletries, toothbrushes, and other items. The practice of sharing lip balms, lipsticks, and pots of cream increases the risk of picking up contagious […]

05/14/2018 / By Joel M. Harrison

Here’s how to stock your “food pharmacy” and use food as medicine to fight off common health concerns

Most of us have been stocking food in our cupboards for as long as we can remember. It’s not just us: People have been doing it for centuries, mainly so that they have ready access to food when they need it. However, there’s also another reason why they store food: To use it as medicine. Across […]

02/11/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Don’t make yourself ill with E. coli – safety precautions to guard against contamination

Hundreds of thousands of people fall ill from E. coli contamination each year. Despite local outcry to improve food manufacturing practices, pathogenic E. coli is still a prevalent bacterium that continues to impact the healthcare system. The most common sources of foodborne infection of E. coli are raw fruits and vegetables, unpasteurized dairy products, and […]

01/24/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Do you clean your dishwasher? Research reveals deadly bacteria linked to food poisoning and heart infections can build up and contaminate your dishes

A new study shows that dishwashers may not be as clean as you think. There could be bits of food, soap, and grease in it that could build up and potentially be an ideal breeding ground for microorganisms. According to researchers from the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia, deadly bacteria linked to food poisoning and heart infections are […]

07/13/2016 / By Martin Mavis

10 Natural Antibiotics You Have in Your Kitchen (Video)

10 natural antibiotics you have in your kitchen (with the Health Ranger):

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