Palms have been an ideal candidate to grow indoors, thanks mainly to the symbolism associated with them. Known for their longevity and high tolerance, palms became synonyms with fertility and resurrection. But in practical terms, indoor palms are natural air filters that absorb the toxins and chemicals in the house and keep it fresh and clean. It’s no wonder that indoor palms became a fixture in many homes with their graceful fronds and bright and cheerful colors. Surprisingly, most indoor palm varieties have a slow growth rate and would take many years before they reach full maturity. That cuts down your care and maintenance work considerably as the tree needs less repotting, pruning, and feeding. If you’re wondering which indoor...
A huge collection of inspiring vegetarian lunchbox ideas, that will help you avoid getting into a rut with your vegetarian packed lunches! For a lot of us, September marks the kids going back to school, and the return of the dreaded packed lunch. A daily chore that can bring so many headaches! And even if you don’t have kids in school, this time of year is often a chance to refocus after a busy summer, and get back into the swing of packing a healthy lunchbox every day – not always an easy feat. Luckily, vegetarian packed lunches don’t need to rely on the exact same unimaginative cheese sandwich every single day – there are heaps of other things you...
A recent study found that people who ate a plant-based diet had 73% lower odds of contracting moderate-to-severe COVID-19. With COVID-19 still a major crisis, researchers have begun to examine how various dietary patterns may influence both an individual’s susceptibility to the virus and the severity of their symptoms. Consuming a specific diet may have an effect on an individual’s immune system. Further, certain health conditions related to a poor diet, including obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, are considered risk factors for COVID-19. Read about how a poor diet—filled with highly refined foods—may lead to an increased risk of death here. The researchers in this study recruited frontline physicians and nurses from France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK,...
Old Bay Shrimp + Sausage Skillet We’ve been all about one-pan skillet meals since school started back up! I love how quickly they come together and clean up is a breeze. This skillet meal gives us a hint of that “shrimp boil” flavor – but it’s a bit simpler to pull together. I LOVE the high protein and veggies in this dish. The teenagers devoured this one! Add any and all veggies you have on hand, have fun with cooking and make this suited to YOUR family’s tastes. Serve over brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice. Excellent for Meal Prep! Once cool, divide into 4 equal portions into glass containers with quinoa or brown rice. Stays well refrigerated for up...
Whether you want a pro-level smoker or want to build your own, you’re probably going to spend more than you want to. That’s why scoring one of the best smokers under $1000 is ideal. Whether you’re going for kebabs or steaks, flavor and moisture won’t be in short supply. Get ready to have the whole neighborhood over, because no one will be able to resist the mouth-watering, smoky flavors wafting over the fence! So, what did we base our reviews off of? Quite a few factors, actually. First was the cooking area. Obviously, the larger, the better as you save time. The wider the temperature range, the higher we rated the smoker, as well. This gives you more versatility with...
