Thanks to Deirdre Imus’ New York Time’s bestselling book Growing Up Green, raising healthy kids in a natural and eco-minded way just became a little easier. In her book’s opening letter to parents, Imus says that “changes in our lifestyle, diet, and environment have taken a dramatic – and tragic – toll on our children’s health.” Covering kid’s health and wellness issues from infants to adolescents, the book offers valuable information and tips on how to raise healthier kids in a “green” eco-minded way.
Mambo Sprouts is mentioned as a resource for “tips on natural health, nutrition and the benefits of organic food” as well as a way to save on healthier choices at the supermarket. Check out Mambo Sprouts feature in Growing Up Green
Growing up Green by Deirdre Imus is available from Amazon
Here’s your Healthy Monday healthy entertaining tip! Stomach problems are no picnic, so plan to keep foods safe during picnic season to avoid food-borne illnesses. Cold foods should be kept below 40 degrees until served. Hot foods should be kept above 140 degrees until served. Bacteria multiply quickly when food is in the “danger zone” of 40-140 degrees Fahrenheit, so avoid eating anything that’s been sitting out for more than two hours.
Here’s your Monday tip. This week, go grass! Look for meat, eggs and dairy products that come from grass-fed animals. Grass-fed products are higher in important nutrients and lower in fat than grain-fed products.
What is Bisphenol A (BPA) and what can you do to protect your family and kid’s health and minimize exposure to it? According to a recent Enviroblog, BPA is a toxics plastic chemical which may be have negative health effects for pregnant women and children.
Go grass! Look for meat, eggs and dairy products that come from grass-fed animals. Grass-fed products are known to be higher in important nutrients and lower in fat than grain-fed products.
Avoid buying “convenience” foods like frozen dinners if you can. They’re usually way too high in salt and fat. If you’re short on time, make fresh salads and healthy sandwiches instead.
Hold the corned beef, but bring on the cabbage! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with more of the green. Cabbage is one of the healthiest foods you can eat. It’s a good source of vitamin C, potassium and fiber and cancer-fighting compounds, too. More Healthy Monday Tips
Watch Chef Keith Snow’s cooking video and try this easy St Patrick’s Day cabbage recipe at home.
Shopping for healthy and organic food can get confusing with the variety of certifications and labels. Recognizing that it can be difficult to clearly know what labels mean, Stacy Delo hosts this video that demystifies the labels so you can make your food purchases wisely.
Watch as two experts explain the certifications and labels for all natural, organic, certified organic, humane and free range products.
Want to improve your brain? Exercise your body. That’s right. Aerobic exercise isn’t just good for your heart, it’s good for your brain, too.
So why not start your own Monday Mile club? Grab some neighbors and circle the block a few times in the morning – or gather your buddies at work and do a few laps around the parking lot at break time.
Fruit is a sweet treat! Calm your sweet tooth with a delicious fruit salad, or top your whole-grain cereal with bananas or berries. A little bit of fruit will add a whole lot of vitamins - and sweetness - to your diet.
Great news for health and eco-conscious dining! More restaurants are choosing to be eco-friendly. The Green Restaurant Association provides standards and certification for dining establishments who are following sustainable business practices. Strategies to ‘go green’ include; green roofs, solar energy, natural cleaning supplies, increased recycling practices, biodegradable take-out containers and energy efficient lighting. Owners who meet the standards are given the Green Restaurant Seal.
Restaurant Owners are also responding to the demand for greener and healthier dining options. Consumers are essentially ‘driving the new menus’ and as a result it’s getting easier to find restaurants serving organic, locally grown or vegetarian meals.
Play games with yourself! Crosswords, suduko, any puzzles that use language or math skills to stimulate the brain are not just fun – they’re good for you. Just 15 minutes a day can keep you sharp. Try it and have a healthy Monday!
There are many reasons to include fish in your weekly meal plan. The health benefits of fish are many including: low in carbs, high in protein and high in omega 3’s.
Get out and enjoy winter sports! But make sure to get warmed up first. Cold temperatures can make your muscles tight and leave you more prone to injuries. Click here for more tips from HealthyMonday.org!
Star Wars At The Supermarket –see the â€Organic Rebellion†against non-sustainable farming and the dangers of pesticide use in this video that promotes sustainable farming and organic consumer food choices.
This clever and entertaining video uses vegetable characters (yes… in costume) with Star Wars inspired produce character names to show us all ‘the power in living in harmony with the way of the farm’.
Enjoy the video and live in harmony with the ‘way of the farm’ by choosing to buy sustainable and organic products!
Share your favorite green and organic living videos with the Mambo Sprouts Community.
Fish isn’t just for Fridays! Try to get a few servings of fish every week to improve your nutrient intake. Fix a yummy fish taco or toss some seafood into a rice or pasta salad.
There is no need to hybernate your gardening hobby during the winter months. You can prepare for the warmer months or bring your garden indoors. Here are a few videos and options to get you going.
Don’t hibernate! Sure, it’s cold and the days are short, but you need to get out and enjoy the beauty of the season. Get out on the trails or ski slopes, find a skating rink, or build an old-fashioned snow fort. Just be sure you get the family off the couch.
Have trouble falling asleep? Try snacking on a few walnuts at bedtime. They’ve got fiber and essential fatty acids plus the amino acid tryptophan – a natural sleep-inducer.
Do you dread the daily “what’s for dinner” question? Try planning weeknight meals ahead of time, so you can shop and prepare a balanced meal without getting stressed out.
Natural and Organic body care will be getting more visibility with the upcoming Soil Association Organic Skin Care and Beauty Awards this April. These awards are part of the Natural and Organic Products European Trade Show taking place on April 13th and 14th in London. The Soil Association is the first to act upon and demand regulation and safety testing of nanoparticles in health and beauty care items.
The number of Natural and Organic Product show visitors is up 65% in the last 4 years reflecting a growing interest and trend towards healthy eco-friendly beauty care and cosmetic products which are better for you and the planet. Natural skin product companies are offering healthy, plant based and herbal products in place of conventional ones containing chemicals that can harm your skin and can have negative health effects over time. Click here for more natural skin product info
Check out the January Mambo Sprouts Health E-News Natural and Organic Skin Care ‘Healthier for You and The Planet’ for The Latest Tips and Information on Natural, Organic and Eco-friendly Products. The issue features a link to the Environmental Working Group (EWG) SKIN Deep Guide to Safe Cosmetics, nutritious recipes, diet tips for healthier skin and recipes to create your own healthy skin care lotions at home.
Fruit: don’t leave home without it!
Tuck an apple, banana, orange or other kind of fruit in your bag or backpack.
Or go for dried fruit, which is a bit more portable.
You’ll be prepared to handle snack cravings in a healthy way.
Try it and have healthy Monday!
For more tips visit Healthy Monday
Dr. Gary Ginsberg author of the book “What’s Toxic What’s Not†provides information and practical advice on avoiding toxins and making greener choices for healthier living in his podcasts.
Ginsberg discusses the ‘inconvenient truth’ of the dangers associated with chemicals in conventional skin and body care products. Listen to this podcast to see why reading personal care product labels is important, how to avoid endocrine disruptor ingredients and why it’s worth buying from smaller socially responsible companies. Valuable tips are provide on buying safe cosmetics and skin care products and why it may be worth paying a premium for high quality healthier products.
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