Green Living Blog

Jun 20, An Energy Efficient Home for Lower Fuel Bills

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:16:11 GMT

Make your home more energy efficient. Here are some simple, practical ideas for a more energy efficient home.

Jun 3, A Healthy Trail Mix Recipe for Greener Living

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:27:01 GMT

A healthy trail mix recipe which is easy to make and quite green too.

May 24, Homemade Chicken Soup Recipe

Sat, 24 May 2008 08:03:36 GMT

Here is a really simple homemade chicken soup recipe for getting the best taste and nutrition from free-range and organic chicken.

Apr 22, Seaweed Health Benefits

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:10:04 GMT

Seaweed health benefits are an open secret. Read about this fabulous food source and its nutritional benefits.

Apr 11, Footprints! E-zine Launched (April 2008)

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:11:04 GMT

Greenfootsteps now has an e-zine! The new e-zine is called "Footprints!" and has details of site updates, new green living tips and snippets from around the (green) web. Follow the link to take a peek at the first issue. This newsletter will come out about once a month. Details of how to subscribe are on the page - just click the link.

Mar 22, Planting Garlic for a Good Home Supply

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 19:35:38 GMT

Planting garlic is not very difficult. You can grow your own in a few easy steps.

Mar 8, Gourmet Salt for a Healthy Green Lifestyle

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 11:59:10 GMT

Gourmet salt is a great addition to your food. It tastes wonderful and can even contribute to a greener lifestyle and to your health.

Feb 20, Salt and High Blood Pressure

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:19:06 GMT

Salt and high blood pressure - what's the connection and what does it mean for us? New research shows salt may not be such a villain.

Feb 8, A Low Fat Granola Recipe for a Healthy Heart

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 18:42:17 GMT

An easy heart-healthy granola recipe. This low fat granola recipe is delicious,nutritious and quick to make

Feb 5, The Best Whitening Toothpastes for Health and the Environment

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:09:40 GMT

Which are the best whitening toothpastes for health and the environment? Here are some reviews and ingredient facts.

Feb 1, Toothpaste Ingredients Found in Drug Store Brands

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:00:11 GMT

Many toothpaste ingredients found in common brands are not that great. Here's a brief guide to help protect your health - and the environment.

Jan 22, How to Make Toothpaste and Other Toothpaste Facts and Choices

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:25:03 GMT

It's easy to learn how to make toothpaste. Here's an easy toothpaste recipe and details of some of the very best natural toothpastes.

Jan 10, Seven Stress Reduction and Relaxation Techniques

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:33:54 GMT

Seven steps to stress reduction and relaxation. Easy stress-busting tips for a happier, more effective you.

Jan 8, Easy Apple Recipes for Savoury Dishes and Desserts

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 12:01:30 GMT

Easy apple recipes for all those windfalls, from cider to apple pie, home cooking for your apple crop. Apple recipes to please all the family.

Jan 4, Vinegar and Bleach and Other Bleach Safety Facts

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 11:05:04 GMT

Is vinegar and bleach a safe combination? Here are some bleach safety facts and advice on how to use bleach safely.

Dec 17, Green Christmas Ideas for Frugal Festive Fun

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 13:22:15 GMT

Here are some green Christmas ideas to help keep Christmas inexpensive and environmentally friendly.

Dec 6, A Living Christmas Tree is a Tree for Life!

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 13:50:48 GMT

A living christmas tree in your home makes for a green Christmas. Here's how to keep one in good health.

Nov 22, A Whole Grain Bread Recipe for Everyday

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 17:54:21 GMT

Here's a whole grain bread recipe for everyday use. It's simple and versatile.

Nov 15, More Baking Soda Uses About the House and Home

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:42:27 GMT

Here are more easy baking soda uses for keeping a clean, fresh home

Nov 5, A Hybrid Car Definition - What Exactly is a Hybrid Car? Some Hybrid Car Facts

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 11:02:44 GMT

Here's a simple hybrid car definition and some basic hybrid car facts.

Oct 5, Hybrid Car Disadvantages to Consider Before Buying

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 15:13:21 GMT

Hybrid car disadvantages - some are real but many are illusiory. Here's a run down of some of the main disadvantages.

Sep 28, What Hybrid Car Advantages Are There?

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 11:30:23 GMT

Are the hybrid car advantages significant? Is there a hybrid car definition? Here's a little about them, pros and cons.

Sep 28, Transport and Fuel Options for a Better Future

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:51:52 GMT

What transport and fuel do we need for the 21st century? Here's a look at some of the options opening up for us.

Sep 24, An Olive Oil Hair Treatment for Softer Hair

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:16:54 GMT

An olive oil hair treatment may bring back the shine and soften your hair naturally.

Sep 18, Homemade Detergent for Your Laundry

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 14:41:20 GMT

A homemade detergent for everyday use is quick and simple to make

Jul 16, Bokashi Kitchen Composter of the Future?

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 10:09:01 GMT

Is this the kitchen composter of the future? Bokashi composting is here and making kitchen composting easier and quicker.

Jul 11, Green Stuff to Covet

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 10:25:51 GMT

I've put together a few Squidoo Lenses on such things as washballs and cleaning with salt. Squidoo (http://www.squidoo.com/browse/homepage) is a social networking site with lots of interesting articles (called lenses) on just about everything. Now I've added a Group called "Green Stuff to Covet" where I hope people will share the best eco-friendly products they have found. I've added my article on washballs and a new one on Bokashi composting. An expanded version of the article on Bokashi will be appearing on Greenfootsteps soon!

Jul 2, Why Organic is Best

Mon, 02 Jul 2007 19:21:01 GMT

Why organic food is best for us and the planet. Some reasons to support organic food production near you or far away.

Jun 12, Green Weddings are Go

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 16:43:16 GMT

Green weddings are becoming more and more popular and they are chic, too.

May 3, Cleaning with Salt

Thu, 03 May 2007 17:35:13 GMT

Salt is another environmentally friendly cleaning agent. Cleaning with salt could not be simpler. It's so cheap too.

Mar 29, Some Alternatives to Lettuce for Winter and Summer Crops

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 10:10:08 GMT

Here are some alternatives to lettuce for your green salads. Most are easy to grow and between them should provide year round eating.

Mar 23, Safer Nail Polish Ingredients

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 14:41:36 GMT

Many nail polish ingredients are pretty suspect from both a health and environmental viewpoint. What's in nail polish? Should we be worried?

Mar 5, Pesticide Problems are a Persistent Concern

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 14:24:00 GMT

Pollution, health concerns, pesticide poisonings, the pesticide problems go on and on. Here's a brief history of pesticides and details of the main problems.

Feb 26, Industrial Pollution Causes Land Pollution, What Else Does?

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 10:56:16 GMT

Many industries cause pollution. Industrial pollution causes land contamination. Which kinds of pollution most affect the land?

Feb 23, Vegetable Soup Recipe Page

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 18:41:12 GMT

A vegetable soup recipe for winter or summer dining. Use your fresh organic vegetables to make delicious easy soups.

Feb 22, Organic Gardening Compost is the Perfect Food for Healthy Plants

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 14:18:28 GMT

Organic gardening compost is the best food for your organic garden. Here's what's good about it and how to use it.

Feb 22, Organic Gardening Tips and Techniques

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 10:02:33 GMT

Organic gardening tips for using mulches, doing without digging and some suggestions for useful tools

Feb 16, Salad Ingredients to Liven Up Lunch

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 17:19:30 GMT

Salads can be so much more than lettuce, tomato and cucumber. Try some of these salad ingredients.

Feb 15, The Nutritional Benefits of Nuts for a Healthy Diet

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 12:53:07 GMT

Enjoy the nutritional benefits of nuts. They are a great part of a greener approach to diet.

Feb 13, Oat Flour and Oat Groats - All About Oats

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 17:45:04 GMT

Oat flour, oat groats, oats anyway you like. Why oats are such a great idea as part of a healthy organic diet. Good for the planet too!

Feb 9, Nuts for Health!

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 17:36:52 GMT

Nuts and seeds can be a great addition to your diet. they are full of vitamins and minerals and have really good amounts of natural oils too. then there's a bit of protein as well. All in all they are some of nature's wonder foods. First lets have a look at some common nuts. Peanuts - aha! I hear you say.. those ain't nuts! And of course you are absolutely right. Peanuts , or groundnuts as they are sometimes called, are not really nuts at all. As the name suggests, they grow in the ground and they are members of the pea family or legumes. But they do have a few things in common with nuts so we'lll classify them together. As nuts go, they are perhaps not the greatest nutritionally. Peanuts are rather well known these days for the wrong reasons; increasingly large numbers of people are allergic to them - and not just a little bit allergic either. Peanut allergy can be so severe that it is sometimes fatal. The reasons for this are not yet known and research is being done to find out whether people should feed young children peanuts or not. Assuming peanut allergy is not an issue for you, what's good about peanuts? Peanuts provide some calcium and useful amounts of potassium and a little niacin (B3). They are about 25 protein and 50 fat, some of which is saturated. The great thing about the protein in peanuts is that all 8 amino acids we humans need in our protein intake are present. So peanuts are particularly useful for vegetarians and vegans.

Feb 9, Healthy Cereal Choices

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 11:44:31 GMT

What makes a healthy cereal? Some advice on different cereals and their benefits.

Feb 9, The Nutritional Benefits of Fish

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 11:08:10 GMT

The nutritional benefits of fish are well known. There are hazards too, as more fish is farmed and the seas become more polluted.

Feb 8, Natural Health Resources for a Healthier Life

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 18:36:56 GMT

Here are further natural health resources you might want to consider

Feb 8, Onions Leeks and Shallots

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 11:24:45 GMT

Onions leeks and shallots are easy to grow in temperate climates and are a valuable contribution to your green kitchen. They store well too.

Feb 7, Growing Tomato Plants - Tricky but Worth It

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 19:50:21 GMT

Growing tomato plants is a bit tricky but so well worth the trouble. Organic tomatoes are a health feast and cut down some of your food miles too.

Feb 7, Beans for Bumper Crops

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 19:36:44 GMT

Growing beans for taste and organic quality food - some cultivation notes and tips

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Wed, 07 Feb 2007 18:06:11 GMT

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Feb 7, Steam Cleaners make a Contribution to Green Cleaning

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 17:52:59 GMT

Steam cleaners and dry vapor cleaners may be a green solution for some. Worth considering if you suffer from allergies or want to cut down on chemicals in your home.

Feb 7, Homemade Bird Food can be Nutritious and Green

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 15:00:08 GMT

Recipes for your own homemade bird food. Suet bird food with nuts and seeds, cake and bread. A green living approach.