Last week I wrote about food writers and the latest information on what constitutes a healthy diet. This week I explore the environmental side of the diets that we choose. I am a health advocate, but I am also an environmental advocate and sometimes these beliefs...
I thought I would be freaking out. I actually didn’t even finish the roll. But let me back up and tell this story right. Let’s rewind to over one year ago. We had just bought a very large pack of paper towel rolls from Costco and I was not pleased to...
Warning! This will be my most preachy post. In general, I do not subscribe to scare tactics, but this subject really gets me fired up and I feel a responsibility to share the most recent information about climate change in case you have been ignoring the news lately...
If there is one thing that can potentially derail my green life philosophy, it is the stomach bug. We recently had one of these lovely invaders in our home. When I heard the familiar retching from my youngest, I froze and my whole body tensed. My first instinct was...
There are many traditional thoughts on how to live an environmentally conscious life. Most people I know already carry reusable water bottles, bring their own bags to the grocery store, and recycle. I’m here to take you to the next level. Here are the 5...
Hi! I’m Jennifer Dedering, PharmD, BCACP. I am a registered pharmacist and very passionate about food as medicine – for both people and the environment. Every week I post a free meal plan with a focus on seasonal and local sourcing of food. Come back every week for tips to help the environment and check out what my family is eating. I promise it is delicious!
