Health

It's no secret that us Green Queen gals are fans of cooking at home. Many studies show that people who cook at home are healthier: they eat less processed food, are more in control of what goes on their plate and consume fewer calories…
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After soy, almond milk is probably the most common dairy-free alternative around. In fact in the United States, it is now surprisingly more common than soy. It is also by far the most common nut milk. There are others available, like…
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Think choosing organic keeps you safe? Paying more for greener products? Read on to find out how labels and green marketing terms are deceiving you and what you can do to prevent this. Biodegradable Diapers Regular disposable diapers…
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Internationally renowned National Geographic explorer Dan Buettner traveled the world researching the planet's "Blue Zones," regions boasting the highest concentration of centenarian residents, with people largely unconcerned with modern…
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One day a week, sleep in as long as you want. We are all ridiculously sleep deprived. Just give in to your bed... Read more. It doesn't matter what you like to read (ok, celebrity gossip mags don't count)- on your fashion…
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Sure, too much sugar can rot your teeth, make you a little hyperactive and cause your waistline to expand. But is it fair to call it "the most dangerous drug" of our time? Yes, very much so, says public health official Paul Van der…
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What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is the practice of taking the opportunity to be aware of the present moment non-judgmentally and with intent while focusing on your breath. If this does not make immediate sense to you, don't worry. It…
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Oil pulling involves swishing/holding vegetable oil in your mouth when you first wake up (though some adherents doing before every meal of the day) and then spitting it out. It is an ancient Ayurvedic dental practice that was first…
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Part of our job is to stay up to date on everything to do with health, diet, nutrition, the food industry- anything to do with wellness basically. The media loves itself a nutrition controversy and lately, it seems a a new…
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One of the biggest challenges when following a plant-based diet is ensuring you get enough protein regularly. Turns out, it's easy if you know where to look! Below we list the top ten healthiest plant-based protein sources for all you…
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Holistic health and integrated medicine are wide and varying fields that covers many types treatments from massage to homeopathy to energy work. For those looking to approach their health issues the holistic way,  we have pulled together a…
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These days, the word “cleansing” often brings to mind a (cold-pressed) juice fast, not to mention the inevitable cravings for sugary and fatty foods that tend to follow so we were pretty excited to trial a cleanse with a different…
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The concept of eating organic foods is not a new one, and nary a week goes by without another news article on the topic. Yet, despite all the information out there, there is still a great of misunderstanding about organic food. Before…
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All over the media, diet and nutrition articles bombard us with tips, suggestions, mandates and more on what to eat for optimal health. There are so many controversial eating plans and contradictory messages that it can be hard to keep…
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Eating locally has become somewhat of a trend these days and with all health trends, it's easy to forget that there are legitimately valid reasons to adopt them. Beyond all the media coverage, the locavore movement has its roots…
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At Green Queen, we are all about home cooking and creating recipes. Not a day goes by when we are not experimenting with new dishes in the kitchen. But some days, inspiration is harder to find than others. And on those days, we turn…
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Living in the modern world means that you can have whatever you want, whenever you want it. This is very different from the way our human ancestors lived- they relied only on the fruits and vegetables that were available according to the…
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Our immune system is constantly up against it – being regularly bombarded by foreign invaders, it has developed incredibly complex mechanisms that help hold the barriers strongly in place. Though there are many components to a healthy…
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Coconut oil is incredibly versatile and can replace dozens of products in your kitchen and bathroom shelves. Below are ten easy ways to use this amazing oil every day. Just make sure you buy the raw, extra virgin, unprocessed kind…
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Fruits are natural, nutritious and delicious right? This is what we have been taught. But what is a exactly is a fruit? And why are they so yummy, exactly? Green Queen clears up common misunderstandings after an in-depth chat with our…
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If you have shopped for beef or lamb recently, you have noticed the sheer prevalence of labels popping up on various types of meat. Should you go for Australian grain-fed beef or Welsh organic lamb? What do all of these labels mean for…
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