Nearly 7 billion people are now sharing part of this planet with 55 billion rather large animals raised for food each year. So, beef may be going from rib-eye to relic as we transition to a greener world… literally—as in leafy, green vegetables. Besides the fact that Environmentalists cite meat production as one of the biggest causes for global warming, the new USDA food pyramid even suggest making fruits and vegetables the biggest source of foods, while limiting consumption of animals. As far as dark, leafy greens go, they are all good sources of vitamins and highly recommended. Mustard Greens, [ Read More ]
Most Georgians love Chick-Fil-A. What’s not to love about the high-end fast food chain, besides the fact that they aren’t open on Sundays? The food is always quality, restaurants are clean and staff is courteous and friendly. Chick-Fil-A has been known to ruffle some feathers with its family-focused initiatives and the fact that it promotes Christian beliefs. However, many argue that Chick-Fil-A has gone too far in now insisting that a Vermont business man stop producing shirts that say “Eat More Kale” arguing that it infringes on the Chick-Fil-A trademark “Eat Mor Chickin” Local Vermont artist Bo Muller-Moore has been [ Read More ]
We are excited to announce that we will be carrying Red Mule Grains from our friends at Mills Farm in Athens Georgia! Alice and Tim Mills grind the organic corn in a mill invented by Tim Mills and turned with the power of Luke, a mule. The mill is certified by the State Department of Agriculture and there’s not another one like it. Their Grits, Cornmeal, Polenta, and Porridge have found their way into several fine restaurants in Athens, along Lake Oconee, and in Greene County. Read the story of how Red Mule Grits came to be: Source: http://redmulegrits.us/guidepost.htm Our [ Read More ]
With New Year’s here, the most popular New Year’s resolution is to lose weight. We found this article in Prevention magazine where they listed the top 50 tricks to lost 10 pounds. Many of the obvious solutions made the list like swearing off sweet, sugary sodas, coffee drinks and desserts, having a partner or support group like Weight Watchers, walking or biking whenever possible and getting a good night’s rest. We’ve whittled it down to 25. Hope this helps! 1. Water yourself. A recent study proved that dieters who guzzled plenty of H2O lost more weight than those who didn’t. [ Read More ]
Colds are awful. Winter colds are the worst. And the worst time to get a cold is during the holidays when you want to gather with friends and family. While there are many things we do to prevent colds like washing hands frequently, or taking vitamin C and avoiding those that are inflicted with a cold, did you know that you can avoid getting a cold by doing some of the very things that you enjoy? Hanging out with friends, enjoying outdoor activities and even getting intimate can help keep a cold at bay. In fact, there are plenty of [ Read More ]
Honey is honey, right? The ingredients should be simple and natural and not a long list of additives that cannot be pronounced. However a recent study by Food Safety news last month found just he opposite. The findings say the the majority of honey sold in most chain stores across the country doesn’t meet the quality standards. According the study, more than 60 containers of honey were analyzed. These included jugs, jars and yes, even those cute plastic bears that are so common. The honey containers were analyzed for pollen content, a chief ingredient in honey. According to Food Safety [ Read More ]
Everyone knows that at Nature’s Garden Delivered we provide natural and organic fruits and vegetables to our members, right? But beyond that Nature’s Garden provides a plethora of other fine products for your enjoyment as well. There are lots of organic spices to enhance your dishes. We even carry a line of Indian spice blends for you to use. So many people love the flavors in Indian food. But it can be tedious to track down all the proper spices that are used in Indian foods. Well, don’t fret, cause we’ve made it super easy for you to cook fantastic [ Read More ]
We Americans have made the transition from eating huge amount of beef to more amounts of fish. This is terrific as fish is a much healthier option than beef. Fish contains much less fat that beef. But not only that – fish contains Omega-3 which is essential for good health. So, what’s fishy about that? Not a thing. But here’s the thing – we may be duped into paying more for a certain type of fish because it is labeled as something it is not. Many restaurants have added varieties of fish to their menu in response to public’s interest [ Read More ]
1. When buying presents, keep an eye out for those with minimal packaging, or items packed in recycled or recyclable materials (e.g. cardboard). 2. Don’t throw your wrapping paper in the garbage or fireplace. More than 8,000 ton of wrapping paper will be used on presents, using the equivalent of 50,000 trees. Reuse or recycle! 3. Buy recycled wrapping paper and holiday cards or send an e-card. Around 800 million holiday cards are sent each holiday season. If all these were made from recycled paper, it would help to save the equivalent of a quarter of a million trees. 4. [ Read More ]
So what exactly is Small Business Saturday? Well, it is a day when residents are encouraged to only buy from local stores and businesses. The idea behind Small Business Saturday, which was started by American Express is to get people to shop at local, independent businesses. This year’s is only the second one ever, but American Express (which came up with the idea) is pushing hard to encourage millions of people to shop small—at their favorite local stores—and help fuel the economy. After all, the data from the September 2011 ADP National Employment Report makes clear that small businesses with [ Read More ]
