If you’ve decided that 2020 is going to be a year of less single-use plastic and toxic chemicals and more sustainable nature-based swaps, then this list is for you.   Enjoy!

Hormones are chemical messengers that that play a significant role in many biochemical pathways in humans. Every single cell in our body has specific receptors (or binding sites) that respond when a hormone compound connects to it. We can think of the hormone as a key, and the receptor on the cell is the lock. The key unlocks the lock and opens a door which corresponds to a certain cellular function. For example, when cortisol, also known as the stress hormone binds to a cell membrane, a “door” opens which allows for a surge of energy in the form of glucose to flood into that cell. This surge of energy…

According to the book Your Brain on Nature, humans have built into their DNA a natural affinity for all living things. This innate emotional connection with the natural world, coined by Edward Wilson in 1984 as biophilia, can influence cognition and behavior. In other words, it’s this connection with nature has a large impact on brain development and function.

Going green in the kitchen is often associated with SAVING some green in your wallet so it’s a win-win for you, your bank account and the environment. Here are 10 ways you can incorporate green practices when you’re whipping up those Healthy Green meals. 1.) Use fabric or unpaper towels instead of paper towels Drying your hands while cooking or cleaning your counters with paper alternatives is a great way to reduce paper use in the kitchen. Switching to more sustainable materials such as hemp and linen are not only good for the environment, but they are better at absorbing water than cotton. They also have anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties…