THE DAIRY REALITY

HERE is an EXCELLENT article that finally tells the truth about dairy and provides 6 reasons why you should "avoid it at all costs".

SPOILER: milk is not good for you!

Research has shown that dairy not only DOESN'T help to build strong bones, it can actually cause bone LOSS (it has to do with dairy's acidity and the protein in milk). Read the full article, or just the bullet points, to get a better idea regarding the reality of dairy (like how the USDA's food pyramid and recommended servings were created by agricultural industry, meaning the people who stand to profit from you consuming their products are the ones telling you to EAT their products, with the clout of the government behind them).

Additional research not mentioned in this article has also linked dairy to cancer. The precise numbers: 90% of cancers are PREVENTABLE, only 10% are caused by genetics. Of the 90% of cases that are preventable, the number one factor found to have increased overall cancer risk? Increased casein intake, the PRIMARY PROTEIN IN ALL DAIRY.

Dairy production also:
*Pollutes drinking water due to run off from farms
*Contributes to the VEAL INDUSTRY (momma cow has the get pregnant to make milk->if she has a boy he is no use to the dairy industry->baby-boy is sold to be confined, killed, and sold as veal meat)
*Contributes to starvation around the globe (since the resources required to produce dairy and meat are far more than those required to produce veggies and grains, therefore leading to less overall food production)

As a former cheese addict, I will admit that my recent venture into dairy-free living was rocky. At first I felt such a strong urge to snack on some cheese that it felt like torture to go without! Lasagna, pizza, pasta, Mexican foods!!! After learning more about the effects protein in milk have on the brain, I now understand that I was LITERALLY addicted to cheese. That's right: dairy has similar effects to opioids (ie: HEROINE!) on the brain, and boy did I go through withdrawal!

But now that it's become habit and I've been without cheese for an extended time, I don't crave dairy like I used to and to be completely honest, I don't miss it at all. No more cravings and I'm fully satisfied by the food that I eat.

Check out the video below for more info on the realities of dairy:

SEASONAL FOODS

Check out our new seasonal foods widget!! It's on the lower right hand side of the blog.

Based on your area, it tells you what fruits and veggies are in season, helping you to shop fresh and local! It changes with each month, so check back to see if what's on your plate is fresh!

Currently in season in December in New York:

1) Apples
2) Broccoli
3) Cabbage
4) Carrot
5) Onion
6) Potato
7) Turnip
8) Winter Squash

PANTIES FOR THE PLANET!

After searching high and low for the perfect pair of planet-friendly panties, aka organic underwear, I found these!

Louella Bloom Organic Dainties: Organic Thong (you can buy them here)

Elastic free, organic, made in the USA, flattering cut, and adorable! They aren't cheap, but they're affordable at $14/pair. Save the planet, one pair of panties at a time! Check out their Etsy store, link above, for more styles and colors. Thong not your cup of tea? They also have boy shorts, hipsters, scoop bottoms, you name it.

I will continue searching for more affordable organic panties and lingerie. Keep checking back for updates and recent finds!

COMPOSTING (AND OUR NEW aSTORE!)

Check out the video below for tips on composting at home!

Also, SexyHealthyHappy now has an aStore (aka products endorsed by us available through Amazon.com). All of the products are picked for their affordability, efficacy, low-to-no environmental impact, and awesomeness! We strive to pick products that are made in the USA (helping to keep good jobs at home) and are free of toxic chemicals.

After watching the composting video, check out the odor-free composter we picked for our aStore! Link to the store is on the right hand side of this website, under "SexyHealthyHappy Amazon.com Store".

HEALTHY BODY AND PLANET

HERE is an article about 8 things you can do to help protect your health AND the planet! The 8 tips are:

1) Take shorter showers
2) Bypass the dry cleaners (also saves $$$!)
3) Go easy on beef
4) Ditch air fresheners
5) Buy organic coffee
6) Skip the liquid soap
7) Toss the flea collar
8) Nix the screen-saver

ALL good tips for saving energy and avoiding exposing yourself to toxic chemicals!

HAPPY EARTH DAY!

Today, April 22nd, is Earth Day! Celebrate with some of the ideas provided HERE !!

So plant a tree, turn off your lights for an hour, GET OUTSIDE, or contribute to a worthy eco-friendly charity (like The Nature Conservancy, The World Wildlife Fund, Sierra Club, etc.).

Happy greening!

PEACE, LOVE, AND THE '70'S

A new report states that if we revert back to the lifestyle people used to live in the 1970's, we would be able to overcome climate change!!

So slip on some bell bottoms, turn up the Zeppelin, and check out THIS article!