A Cascadian Farm® Organic Picnic
When we received a basket full of goodies from Cascadian Farm®, the Eco18 team immediately thought – picnic!! Well, lots of work and cold weather did not allow for us to have a…
There’s an App for That: Diet & Nutrition
A while back, we posted an article with the best green iPhone apps to help you live a more green, sustainable lifestyle. We weren’t surprised that it was a big hit, but we…
Lowering Sodium Intake
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP), decreasing sodium intake will save tens of thousands of lives. Too much sodium is linked to increased blood pressure and by lowering blood…
Nutrition Quiz – Do You Know What You Are Eating And Why?
1. The Glycemic Index – What foods should you eat the most of? a) foods with a high glycemic number b) foods with a low glycemic number a) don’t know 2. What are…
Genetically Modified Foods: You Have a Right to Know
“Non-GMO” is a popular buzz term right now, especially in the natural products arena, and rightfully so. But while many natural product companies are joining forces with the Non-GMO Project to make it…
Foods To Cure A Sweet Tooth
Everyone gets a sweet tooth every now and then. It happens. But it’s how you handle the cravings that is the true test. It is so easy to adhere to a good diet…
Food That Powers You
One great contradiction you see all too often is the health and fitness conscious consumer eating chemical laden sports nutrition products. Think about it – you watch what you eat all day, avoiding…
You Say Tomato, I Say Organic!
Of all the fruits and vegetables that benefit from being organic, tomatoes are probably top of the list. Recent evidence suggests that organic tomatoes can have as much as 79-97% more of two…
Wise Snacking
Snacking is not a new phenomenon, afternoon tea, an old English tradition was invented to ward off hunger pains in the mid afternoon. It is believed that the ladies of the time were…
Bringing Lunch to Work Will Save You Dollars and Pounds
Eating out during the workday is expensive, and quite frankly not that healthy. With a little preparation and effort, you will find that bringing a healthy and tasty lunch to work is not…
