Are you dependent on that daily cup — or pot — of jo? Well, there are indeed some compelling reasons out there to drink up — like helping you live longer. But, not all coffee is created equal, and not all coffee drinking is responsible coffee drinking. Do you know where your coffee comes from? You should. […]
Our food choices have a huge impact on our health and the health of the planet. Adopting greener eating habits reduces our carbon footprint, improves our health, tastes better and can save money! Eat organic Organic fruits and vegetables taste better, reduce your exposure to potentially toxic chemicals and reduce your carbon footprint. Artificial fertilizers and […]
Companies offering organic school lunches have sprouted up along the North Shore. In most cases, the schools that offer these lunches do so as part of PTO-sponsored lunch programs. Menu items might include creamy mashed potatoes, kid-friendly organic chicken fingers and salad, or whole wheat-crusted pizza and a side of carrots. “It’s definitely moving […]
Suburbanites can now get their fresh summer fruits and veggies on the go at the Arboretum of South Barrington. The open-air shopping center is introducing a new seasonal produce market, in partnership with Green Grocer Chicago, a Chicago shop featuring organically grown, locally produced food and specialty items. “It’s an easy way for folks […]
For many of us, the organic awakening came when we read a book by Michael Pollan or saw the film “Food, Inc.” But Jeanne Pinsof Nolan of Glencoe recognized the importance of organics more than 20 years ago. In the late ’80s, Nolan walked into a health food store out-of-state and happened upon some […]
