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March 2020

Plant-Based Eating: A Natural Progression

May 28, 2020 02:11PM ● By Shannon Mc Kenzie

As an adult, though, one thing I have done is adopt a more plant-based diet

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Green Profiles: April Earth Day Issue

Mar 03, 2020 04:46PM ● By Shannon Mc Kenzie

85 words + Image for businesses to let readers know their environmental friendly story

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Nominate for 2020 Charlotte Sustainability Award By March 2

Feb 28, 2020 10:48AM ● By Shannon Mc Kenzie

Do you know a person, project, plan, business, or nonprofit that deserves to be honored for advancing smart growth and sustainability in Charlotte? Nominate them today.

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Take Folic Acid to Reduce Stroke Risk

Feb 28, 2020 09:30AM

Researchers found that patients with cardiovascular disease who supplemented with folic acid (vitamin B9) reduced their risk of stroke by 15 percent.

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Practice Yoga to Help the Brain

Feb 28, 2020 09:30AM

Research shows that practicing gentle hatha yoga can strengthen the brain and help grow new neurons, similar to the effects aerobic exercise can have on the brain.

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Catch Some Rays to Boost Gut Health

Feb 28, 2020 09:30AM

Evidence is emerging of a skin-gut axis that links UVB exposure to the microbiome, a finding that has implications for those suffering from autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.

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Cut Back on Sugar and Carbs to Improve Sleep

Feb 28, 2020 09:30AM

Researchers find women who consume a diet high in refined carbohydrates—particularly added sugars and processed grains—are more likely to develop insomnia.

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Green Flying: First Commercial E-Plane Makes History

Feb 28, 2020 09:30AM

Canada-based Harbour Air has launched the first successful test flight of an all-electric aircraft.

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Waste-to-Energy ‘Matterhorn’: Sustainable Power With a Recreational Bonus

Feb 28, 2020 09:30AM

Copenhagen has dramatically refashioned the look and function of a power station with Copenhill, a waste-to-power plant that powers homes and includes a ski slope, a climbing wall and more.

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Viva Agave: Tequila Waste Turned into Bio-Straws

Feb 28, 2020 09:30AM

Tequila maker Jose Cuervo has initiated an eco-friendly process of salvaging the leftover agave fibers from its distilling process and upcycling them into biodegradable drinking straws.

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Sunscreen Sanction: Palau Bans Chemicals to Save Reefs

Feb 28, 2020 09:30AM

Palau is the first country in the world to ban ecologically harmful sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate.

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Instant Home: 3D-Printed Buildings on the Rise

Feb 28, 2020 09:30AM

3D-printing techniques are being used for building houses with the benefits of lower costs, less waste and reduced construction time.

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Soothing Scents: Smells of Nature Lower Physiological Stress

Feb 28, 2020 09:30AM

Researchers find that natural scents can help to reduce stress.

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Eating Greener: Tips for Plant-Based Living

Feb 28, 2020 09:30AM

What to consider in buying, preparing, re-using and discarding plant-based food for green eating diets.

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The Roots of Good Health: Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet

Feb 28, 2020 09:30AM

Discover the many benefits of adapting a plant-based diet lifestyle and how to best get started with the right flavorful foods.

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Meatless Makeover: A Plant-Based Spin on Classic Dishes

Feb 28, 2020 09:30AM

How to turn classic meat recipes into healthy, plant-based versions without losing any taste or texture including vegan popcorn chicken, walnut tacos and mushroom, sage and onion Wellington.

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Vegan Fitness: A Healthy Choice for Body and Planet

Feb 28, 2020 09:30AM

A balanced vegan diet can provide everything an active body needs for muscle mass, stamina and recovery while lowering the risk of heart disease.

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