Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks With Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce
Sometimes, simple cooking is best — but that doesn’t have to mean boring. Remember: your dish is only as good as the ingredients, so choose the best chicken and best ingredients for optimum taste and health. Choosing the best quality chicken for your family Chicken drumsticks are an excellent source of protein, essential amino acids and several vitamins and minerals. But...
5 Reasons To Not Feed Your Child A Vegan Diet
Veganism has garnered considerable attention and attracted mainstream popularity in the last six years. Celebrities like Alicia Silverstone, for instance, have called attention to the health benefits of a plant-based diet. Further, a growing ethical awareness to treat animals humanely and ecological concerns regarding the pernicious effects of industrial agriculture have helped drive interest in a lifestyle that avoids...
Things You Don’t Know About How Animals Communicate
You’ve probably heard of animal communicators, people who claim they have the ability to “speak” with animals, and help sort out a pet’s physical or emotional issues. Often these communicators don’t even have to meet the animal – they will tell you what’s going on with your pet over the phone, or by seeing a photo of the pet...
70 Percent Of Americans Think This Food Is Healthy… But It’s Not
Can you tell the difference between a healthy food and an unhealthy food? In some instances, it is obvious. In others, it may be more difficult to tell. Most people and health professionals agree on the obvious examples. We all pretty much know that apples, bananas, oranges, and spinach are good for us. Likewise, it's universally known that french fries, soda...
Is There Really Estrogen In My Water?
Recent years have seen a steady increase in claims, both from the mainstream media and scientific literature, about a growing presence of estrogenic compounds in both our tap water and waterways. After hearing about these claims, you’ve probably wondered whether they have any merit, and what you should do about it. Well, let’s take a look at the facts...
5 Reasons To Get Your Desk Out Of Your Bedroom
I've lived in many different types of places, and it's taught me a lot about what matters in a home. For over a decade I lived in shared housing, which meant that my bedroom was my place of rest, study, writing and even socializing. Once I moved abroad, I still worked in my bedroom as a journalist. Then I...
Hidden Camera At Trophy Hunting Convention Confirms What Many Suspected
Trophy hunting represents one of the biggest ethical divides in our society: the division between those who empathize with animals and those who take pleasure in killing them. Safari Club convention Recently the American Humane Society brought a concealed camera into a convention run by the Safari Club. The idea behind this stunt was to show the world what really goes...
4 Ways Street Lights Are Harmful
Street lights are a necessity in our modern world. We need to be able to see when driving and walking at night, after all. However, one new type of street light being installed in cities across the United States may be harming our health. If streets are insufficiently lit, many dangers can abound at night. People could bump into things...
What Happens When You Mix Apple Cider Vinegar In Water?
I’ve fallen in love. And, strange as it might sound, the object of my desire is none other than a bottle of fermented apples. And I wouldn’t be the only one out there to fall head over heels for this strange, smelly liquid. You’ve probably heard all about apple cider vinegar, or ACV as the “cool” kids in the alternative...
The World’s Rarest Marine Mammal Needs Your Help
With less than 60 individuals left, the vaquita is the world’s rarest marine mammal. Researchers believe the species could be extinct within the next five years. Vaquitas are like miniature dolphins, generally growing roughly four feet in length. A member of the porpoise family, they are often referred to as “little cows” and have cartoonishly adorable features. A somewhat...
