Food that would’ve otherwise ended up in landfills is now available to people who need it the most. Thanks to this amazing initiative, the Rescued Food Market opened up recently in the Olympic Village in Vancouver. The executive director of the Food Stash Foundation that’s behind the initiative, Carla Pellegrini […]
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Amazing Duo: Mom & Son Turn Delivery Kitchen into a ‘Feed the Needy’ Service
Before the pandemic, Heena Mandavia and her son Harsh had a delivery kitchen in Kandivali, India. They served homemade food to anyone who stopped by. But, when the pandemic hit, the duo decided to transform the kitchen into a social service that will feed those in need. They got inspired […]
Liver Detox: just 1 Glass per Day to Support Your Liver Cleanse Naturally
Our liver is working 24/7 and it has numerous roles-from filtering toxins from the blood to balancing macronutrients and micronutrients and encouraging hormone regulation. And, most of the time, we don’t even know it’s working at all. To protect this important organ and lower your risk of liver illness, opt […]
The World’s First Underwater Veggie Garden Reopens: It Grows Lettuce & Strawberries
The first underwater farm in the world, i.e. the Nemo’s Garden, has started producing fruits and veggies again after a long break. This unique farm consists of six greenhouses underwater located off the coast of Noli, Italy. It’s been installed by the Ocean Reef Group back in 2012. Little by […]
Southern Diet (Fried & Sugary Foods) Increases Risk of Cardiac Death, Finds New Study
If you follow a Southern type of diet, you may have a higher risk of sudden cardiac death, according to a study published in the American Heart Association journal. On the other hand, if you routinely consume a Mediterranean diet, this risk may be lower. The southern style of diet […]
New Study Claims: Diet Rich in Omega 3s may Help Lower Migraines
Boosting the intake of foods rich in omega 3 fatty acids like seafood, plant oils, and nuts and seeds may help lower the headache frequency when compared to a diet with a normal intake of omega 3 and omega 6. This was concluded in a study published in the BMJ. […]
With Imprisonment Rate Falling, US Prisons Are Repurposed into Shelters & Farms for the Homeless
The declining crime rates in the US have led to prisons closing and officials looking into creative ways to repurpose them. One such prison from Connecticut has been repurposed into a storage for documents whereas another one is used for training new correction officers. Some have been emptied, but not […]
The Blue Java Banana: It Apparently Tastes like Vanilla Ice Cream
Did you know that there are blue bananas? Also known as ice cream bananas, they’re increasingly popular thanks to their creamy texture and a flavor that reminds of vanilla ice cream. Before they go ripe, these bananas have a bluish or blue-green color and are described as fluffier than the […]
Bees Bite Plants to Speed Up Their Flowering, Say Surprised Scientists
Bumblebees are doing more than just bumbling around our gardens-they’re assessing plants and checking out which flowers are the richest with pollen and nectar. The relationship between flowers and pollinators goes back some 130 million years. When checking out plants, these insects leave behind scent marks that inform them which […]
People Are Using Cheap Laundry Baskets to Grow Delicious Strawberries & It’s a Genius Idea
Thanks to this hack using those inexpensive plastic laundry baskets, you can plant and grow your own strawberry batches easily. With some stuff you already have at home, you can plant and grow strawberries in the comfort of your own home without spending a small fortune. Strawberries aren’t overly needy […]