Many popular American foods are flooded with sugar, unhealthy doses of salt, and bleached, white flour. Processed food is widely available in grocery stores and wholesale food markets all over the United States. Fast food restaurants are practically on every block and corner. Fast food and processed food has been a significant part of American culture. The foods that Americans are consuming may have to do with the increasing rates of diabetes, heart disease and cancer that our society is currently experiencing. Consuming food and drinks that are plant-based, nutrient-filled and organic is the best route to inner and outer health. Fast food and processed food can affect the body's acid-alkaline balance. The body's pH is usually between the range of 7.35 and 7.45 on the acid base scale. When acid forming foods are consumed on a daily basis, this place the body's internal environment in an acidic state. An internal, acidic environment can lead to sickness and disease.

Wework is taking steps towards drastically reducing their corporate carbon footprint. The company issued an announcement this week stating that they are banning employees from expensing meals that contain red meat, poultry and pork. This meat-banning move will also include those meals served at corporate events. WeWork decided to incorporate a meat ban due to research, which suggests that taking meat out of one’s diet can be most impactful for reducing the environmental issues that this global society faces. Miguel Mckelvey, CEO of WeWork, stated to employees: “New research indicates that avoiding meat is one of the biggest things an individual can do to reduce their personal environmental impact, even more than switching to a hybrid car.” The self-serve kiosks in WeWorks’ 400 locations will no longer have meat on the menu. WeWork estimates that 15, 507, 103 animals, 16 billion gallons of water and 445 million pounds of carbon dioxide will be will be saved by 2023 due to this initiat

How to Have an Environmentally-Safe Summer! The season for backyard barbecues and fun filled days at amusement parts is quickly approaching. Summer is such a special time. The weather's nicer, beaches are open, colors are brighter and the days are much longer. Around the house, flowers and plants are in full bloom, children are playing outside and big, bothersome bees are buzzing away. If you live in a location that experiences four seasons, then summertime is always a refreshing break from cold, harsh winters. Summer is a time for celebrations, graduations, 4th of July festivities, and other outdoor activities. The truth is that there is usually so much going on during the summer. Some of the daily activities that people participate in are not always eco centric or safe for the environment. So, what steps can you take to be sure that your summer is eco-friendly? (1) Grills Who doesn't love to bring out the grill during the summer? It certainly is the season for go