Did you know that there are certain foods that you can eat to speed up your metabolism? Well according to this article that I found on Yahoo “the food that you eat makes up 5 to 10 percent of your metabolic rate.” Most foods that speed up your metabolism are:
• Vegetables – spinach, broccoli, carrots, asparagus and more.
• Fruits – blueberries, melons, apples, citrus fruits and tomatoes. Now it is true that all fruits are good for you but try and eat more of the fruits listed. Read more…
A while back, Michelle blogged about the Green Effect contest sponsored by Sun Chips and National Geographic. Contestants were to submit their best Earth-saving ideas which would go before a panel of judges to select the top five. Well, the results are in! Each winner will get $20,000 to put their winning idea into motion. The winners are: Read more…
I recently wrote a blog here about a contest to win $20,000 for your green idea and we now have the five winners! Judging the ideas submitted were, one of my favorite actors, Mr. Edward Norton, Jayni Chase, Boyd Matson, Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, and Dave Haft.
And the winners are….
Green Glassroom Party Kits – Reusable party-ware
Canal Tricycle Recycling Co-Operative – Using tricycles to pick up recyclables
Launch the Extreme Green Neighborhood Makeover – Give 20 low-income families a ‘Green’ make-over
Re-tree Colorado – Plant trees and organize a citywide tree-planting day
All we are saying… is give plants a chance! – Build a greenhouse and create a program to teach students to reduce their carbon footprint
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