Plant-based diets: can they help reduce chronic inflammation and its associated diseases?

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Plant-based diets: can they help reduce chronic inflammation and its associated diseases?

Globally, the incidence of end-stage diseases that are caused by chronic inflammation are on the rise. Many of the foods that are consumed daily in a typical Western diet, including processed foods, dairy, meat, and/or trans fats, cause chronic inflammation, which lead to life-threatening diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, asthma and stroke. There is a growing body of clinical evidence that clearly demonstrates that switching to a plant-based diet can greatly reduce your chances of developing one of these end-stage diseases, although this does not mean that you have to give up meat or animal products altogether. In fact, the current landscape of debate on veganism, vegetarianism, and meat-heavy diets is muddied by polemics, making it difficult for the average person to make an informed choice. So what does the science actually say about the effects of plant-based diets on chronic inflammation and its associated diseases?

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10 Ways Hemp Can Help Create a More Environmentally-Friendly Society

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10 Ways Hemp Can Help Create a More Environmentally-Friendly Society

Guest post by Jaspreet Singh

Hemp can serve humanity as a potent tool to protect the environment. Termed a marvel crop, hemp has innate properties to create products that can cohabit with the environment. When the earth is facing grave challenges regarding its ecosystem, hemp can go a long way to help sustain it. While numerous medicinal, industrial, and commercial advantages of hemp have long been common knowledge, the environmental benefits of this plant are now becoming clear as well. If you are exploring options for sustainable growing processes, hemp may be the solution you need.

Here are 10 environmental benefits of using hemp plants:

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10 Ways to Reduce Your Use of Plastic

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10 Ways to Reduce Your Use of Plastic

According to the Solid Waste Association of North America, U.S. cities saw a 20% average increase in municipal solid waste and recycling collection from March into April 2020. Increased trash can be attributed partly to spring cleaning, but most of it is due to people consuming more disposable goods made of single-use (or limited use) plastic because of COVID-19, including an increase in the use of PPE such as masks and gloves. Although it’s hard to imagine our modern lives without it, plastic has been a major source of waste and a contributor to climate change. There are some promising innovations in plastics recycling and mitigation of plastic waste by government agencies and activist organizations, but ultimately it’s up to individuals to do what they can to help solve the problem of plastic waste.

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How Modular Buildings Could Make Construction Greener

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How Modular Buildings Could Make Construction Greener

Guest post by Daniel Gray

With more and more people paying attention to sustainability, architects and builders have had a renewed focus on the environment in their designs. The result is excellent for consumers, who have the opportunity to live in healthier and more efficient houses, but also for the environment, which sees lower overall impact from the use of sustainable materials and lower energy expenditures.

Read on to learn more about how modular construction works and how it can help move the construction industry in a more sustainable direction.

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Cannabis Strains to Add to Your Garden

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Cannabis Strains to Add to Your Garden

guest post by Zaroon Khan

Whether you have been a lifelong weed aficionado or enjoy the occasional toke for the benefit of CBD, you might consider growing your own ganja from home. As decriminalization and legalization efforts take hold in states across the country, more people are gaining the opportunity to experiment with cannabis cultivation. Though you should check with your own state laws to be certain, it is likely that you can plant some pot in your garden plots for safe, sustainable and fun access to premium weed.

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What Are the Benefits of Using Solar Power Banks?

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What Are the Benefits of Using Solar Power Banks?

Guest post by Isaac Larsen

Dealing with an empty phone in the middle of a long trip can be a frustrating experience, especially if you have an urgent phone call to take at the moment. If you’ve been in this kind of situation, it’s about time you explore the use of solar power banks for your mobile phones.

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Repairs to Complete Around Your Home for Lower Energy Use

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Repairs to Complete Around Your Home for Lower Energy Use

When you want to lower your energy use and reduce utility costs, there are several things you can do around the house to get quick results. Related costs are generally worth the investment based on immediate savings that will begin to repay your outlay. Here are some suggestions for improvements you can make in your home to use less energy.

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Easy Peasy Meals Your Kids Will Love

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Easy Peasy Meals Your Kids Will Love

As a parent, you’ve got a lot on your plate. Work, homeschooling, and juggling everyday chores are just a few tasks that might be bogging down your to-do list. You don’t have time to cook a fancy dinner every night, but at the same time, you want your family to have a home-cooked meal. The solution? A handful of healthy meals for kids that you can whip up at the last minute. Here are some of our favorite healthy dishes that you and your kids will love.

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5 Life Skills to Teach Your Children to Help Them Live More Sustainably

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5 Life Skills to Teach Your Children to Help Them Live More Sustainably

Childhood is the best stage of life for learning because kids' minds are like sponges. Kids are also extremely curious and eager to explore new things. As they develop, children of all ages use their physical senses and their mental capabilities to absorb life lessons about the world around them. Eco-conscious parents can teach their kids to live sustainably by helping them to learn and practice age-specific tasks. Here are a few suggestions to help your kids become more sustainability-conscious consumers.

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4 Ways to Reduce Water Waste This Winter

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4 Ways to Reduce Water Waste This Winter

Guest post by Brooke Chaplan

Water is often taken for granted, especially when you can just turn the tap and access it easily throughout the month. The ease with which we use water and the lack of any indicators of waste (beside the monthly water bill) makes it hard to conserve water. However, water truly is a limited resource, one which almost a billion people worldwide have limited access to.

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4 Waste Items You Can Recycle from Your Home Renovation

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4 Waste Items You Can Recycle from Your Home Renovation

Building a friendly environment after a home renovation process is everyone’s goal. Waste materials contribute to the largest percentage of pollution. While you can dispose of some of the materials, recycling is the best option that you can have. You don’t have to feel guilt while carrying out your home renovation. Ensuring a clean, guilt-free renovation, a 20 yard dumpster offers a practical solution for waste management and recycling needs.

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Eco-Minded Entrepreneurship: 7 Leading Green Business Ideas

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Eco-Minded Entrepreneurship: 7 Leading Green Business Ideas

Guest post by Chloe Taylor

If you’ve always dreamt about preserving the environment or even spearheading the efforts of waste management, toxic waste reduction and greenhouse gas emission reduction, this year is the perfect time to start your journey. Modern social and political environments, with all of their flaws and drawbacks, have actually proven to be full of opportunities for ambitious eco-entrepreneurs across the globe. An ever-greater number of people are creating sustainable businesses that not only benefit the environment but offer more jobs every year. Let’s take a look at some of the best and most innovative ecological business ideas.

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