Traditional deodorants are overflowing with horribly toxic ingredients like aluminum (linked to breast cancer and Alzheimer’s), Parabens, PEGs, petrochemicals, and synthetics. When applied liberally every single day, you can imagine what the buildup of these chemicals do to your body as you grow older. But the truth is, nobody likes to be the smelly person […]
The Art of Finding Truly Ethical Clothing on a Budget
This is the second part of the article I wrote last week about what the true price of cheap clothing is. I was surprised to discover that many of you are going through (or have gone through) the same moral dilemma as me. Inexpensive, cheaply made clothing produced by large companies are typically void of […]
Simply Satisfying: Carrot Almond Salad
This is a wonderful recipe from Heidi at everyone’s favorite veg cooking blog, 101 Cookbooks. Slightly cooked veggies and spicy dressing make this recipe simple but highly satisfying. extra virgin olive oil 1 cup / 3 oz / 85g sliced almonds a small handful cilantro, about 1/2 cup 1 medium clove garlic, peeled 1/2 jalapeno […]
A Raw Food Adventure: Join Me!
It is that time of year again! When our bodies start craving fresh fruit and veggies, and warm food isn’t really a necessity anymore. What a great time to do a raw food adventure! For the month of August I will be detoxing and reinvigorating my life by eating a 100% raw diet. It would […]
What Is The True Price of Cheap Clothing? (Part 1)
Lately I have been having an internal conflict about certain products that I regularly suggest as “cruelty-free” options for women on a budget. This consists of clothes, shoes and accessories from chain stores such as Forever 21, H&M, Target and other corporations that offer hoards of clothes for incredibly affordable prices. Although these products are […]