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The Optimist View: Healthy Kitchens Week
“Everything happens in the kitchen. Life happens in the kitchen.” – Andrew Zimmern The kitchen is said to be the heart of the home. That’s where we gather with our families or friends to break bread, get nourishment, find connection. To celebrate Earth Day, which really has grown to Read More...
This startup uses sound to reduce stress for hospital patients and clinicians
What we hear and how we feel are more intertwined than you might think. Last week we shared a story about the healing power of music therapy. This week, we bring you a company taking an innovative spin on the same concept. Spatial, a new Bay Area startup, is tapping into this idea by producing Read More...
Irish grocery chain now offers free menstrual products to all
Shoppers in Ireland will soon be able to access free menstrual products in grocery stores across the country. Lidl, one of Ireland’s largest grocery outlets, has announced a partnership with Homeless Period Ireland and The Simon Communities of Ireland to offer free menstrual products in all its Read More...
6 Creative recipes to put your food scraps to good use
Last year, scientists from Pennsylvania State University released a report revealing that the average US household wastes about 31 percent of the food it buys — that’s one in three bites ending up in the bin. And while the best way to prevent waste is to stop buying more food than you need, Read More...
Healthy Kitchens Thought Leader: Food Activist Chef Ahki
Adopting new healthy habits that stick isn’t always easy, but having some inspirational leadership for guidance sure does help. Today we’re highlighting one of our favorite Healthy Kitchens voices: Chef Ahki. Sepsenahki, or "Chef Ahki," is on a mission to inspire everyone, but especially Read More...
7 Things you should have in your kitchen to help reduce waste
The kitchen is the heart of many households. It's where we share meals, laughter, and cook all our food. But all that hustle and bustle also means a lot of waste. Here are seven items that will help you reduce your kitchen waste significantly. A compost. Most of the waste generated in a kitchen Read More...
15 healthy longer-lasting staples to keep in your kitchen
Whipping up an easy meal or snack that’s packed with nutrients usually requires a well-stocked kitchen. However, if you're trying to avoid food waste, then you are likely not stocking up on a lot of highly perishable items. That said, there are still several healthy, long-lasting staples for your Read More...
Don’t toss that! How to cook with nutritious food scraps
Earlier this week we shared the No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook which encourages home chefs to rethink how they use items like vegetable skins, seeds, and roots. Today, we’re elaborating on that idea with six types of kitchen scraps that can be repurposed into nutritious food sources. Read More...
Keep your stovetop squeaky clean with this 3-ingredient DIY cleaner
Your stovetop is the real MVP in the kitchen, withstanding heat, grease, and grime every day. If you don’t show it some regular TLC, it won’t be a very pleasant or hygienic place to make your meals. Here are some tips on keeping your stovetop squeaky clean with homemade cleaners, so you can Read More...
Scientists discover a way to reverse obesity in mice. Will humans be next?
Obesity is a disease that involves having an excessive amount of body fat. It is a serious issue that increases the risk of other medical problems such as heart disease and diabetes. Our understanding of obesity is limited, though scientists from The Spanish National Cancer Research Center continue Read More...