Benefits Of Skin Brushing

by MiraUncategorizeddry brush, skin, skin brushing

We brush our hair, we brush our teeth, but what about our skin? References to this age-old practice can be found in Ayurvedic, Scandinavian, and Native American traditions. Skin brushing is very invigorating and only should be done in the morning as brushing before bedtime can make it more difficult to get to sleep. Shower […]

Resources To Reduce Your Ecological Footprint

by MiraBPA, environmenteco-friendly, environment, plastic, resources

Stay Well-Hydrated For Summer

by Miradrinks, health, summer, waterhydrate, national drinking week, summer

With summer just around the corner and temperatures rising it’s important to stay well-hydrated during the summer months. Most of us don’t drink enough water in the first place, add in the higher temperatures and more outdoor activity, it all adds up to sweating more, leading to more fluid loss and potential dehydration. Dehydration can cause a large […]

Can You Recycle #5 Plastics?

by MiraBPAplastic, recycling

Are you wish-cycling? The recycling symbol on the bottom of the plastic doesn’t necessarily mean that it can automatically be thrown into your recycling bin. The number five grade of plastic indicates polypropylene (PP). It is found in a wide number of containers including yogurts, cottage cheese, cream cheese, ricotta cheese, margarine (although […]

Using Plastic Containers Could Be Making You Fat

by MiraBPAanxiety, BPA, obesity, plastic

Plastic, it’s all around us, a significant part of our modern lives. From hangers to toothbrushes, hairbrushes, storage containers, toys, and decorative accessories we live our lives surrounded by plastic. One plastic ingredient that is still receiving a lot of news coverage is Bisphenol A, also known as BPA. What exactly is BPA? BPA is […]

The Dirty Truth About Toilet Paper: Eco-Friendly Alternatives

by Miraenvironmentbidet, environment, toilet paper

What's In Season: April Produce Guide

by Mirafruit, grocery, seasonal, vegetablesapril, seasonal fruits, seasonal vegetables

Spring is here and brings with it new foods that are at their peak of freshness. How many of these in-season foods can you add to your diet every day? Click on the links to find recipes boasting affordable, nutrient-rich, and better-tasting seasonal produce. Artichokes Native to the western and central Mediterranean, artichokes are low […]

Detox Your Body The Food Way

by Mirahealth, vegetablesdetox, recipes

It is no secret that we are surrounded by toxins. They’re in the air we breathe and can be on food on our plates. Chemicals and heavy metals fill the environment around us in sometimes harmful quantities. But do you really need an expensive detox diet or cleanse?Just about every media source from TV to […]

Vegetables You Should Not Eat Raw

by Miravegetablesdont eat these, dont eat this, vegetables

Flourless Baking Ideas And Recipes

by Miragluten free, substitutions

Out of flour? More people are at home instead of out and about. Restaurants are offering limited service. Because of both those things that means more people are cooking at home. Including making desserts. But more people baking at home may lead to limited supplies at the grocery store for things like flour. So there’s […]