Say sayonara to your standard tea and try a cup of one of the Ecologist’s 10 favourite Fairtrade and organic teas. Laura Sevier puts the kettle on
… Top 10...organic and fairtrade teas Laura Sevier | 13th April 2011 Ethical Living Tea Organic Fairtrade Food And Drink Food And … Say sayonara to your standard tea and try a cup of one of the Ecologist’s 10 …
Before you start popping Lemsip Max, experiment with these herbal and spicy alternatives. Or there's always good old chicken soup...
… And Flu Natural Remedies Chicken Soup Herbal Teas honeycropped.jpg Honey can ease a sore … then I mix some of that in too. I use about 1 teaspoon of each dried herbs or 2 teaspoon of each fresh herb per cup. If the …
Essential oils and plant extracts can zap zits without causing lasting damage to your skin or the planet
… use a gentle plant product on your skin, like tea tree oil, it’s antiseptic and it also … Atkinson says. Witch hazel, thyme, calendula, tea tree and lavender have natural antiseptic … ‘A face wash can be made by making a strong tea or infusion from either dried or fresh …
If the roll call of scary ingredients has put you off conventional creams then antioxidants could be the alternative you’re looking for
… out more: www.akamuti.co.uk Green and white tea Drink it: High in polyphenols, green tea is one the most best antioxidants around … studied the health benefits of white tea, amongst other foods. ‘It appeared that …
Want to give up sugar while still indulging your sweet tooth? Mark Briggs rounds up 10 natural alternatives
… in the form of spoonfuls added to your tea or coffee, or the industrial amounts … higher. Americans consume, on average, 22 teaspoon of sugar a day - double the … you use less of it. You can add it to your tea if you’re so inclined and works …
How to make your food your medicine and medicine your food, starting with six common herbs you can use in your recipes and everyday cooking
… of healing techniques, such as massage and steam inhalation, which involve the use of … sage is licensed as a standard medicinal tea to treat gastrointestinal upsets and night … you need them. Always use the fresh herb and tear, don't cut the leaves. Gently crushing …
Move over Delia, Tracey Smith tells us how to bake no-fuss fabulous flatbread, hand made with minimal ingredients, including leftovers.
… If you've no cup measure, use a small tea-cup. Ingredients 1 cup of cooked, cooled, … flour 2 cups warm water 2 tablespoons oil 1½ teaspoons fast-action dried yeast 1 ½ teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon sugar or honey …
From local specialities to homemade treats, shopping at Britain’s farmers’ markets is a great way to get stuck into premium produce and support local farmers. Jeff Holman rounds up some of the best
… selection of all-natural buffalo burgers, steaks, and sausages. Eat one at the market or … has its own market café that serves Fairtrade tea and coffee as well as sandwiches, paninis, … including cheese, wild boar, pastries, and tea and coffee. Don’t miss out on the large …
From animal welfare concerns to pesticide-hungry cereals, eating breakfast isn’t always planet-friendly. Sella Oneko explains why
… with sugary, fat-filled cereal bars instead of eating a good breakfast you could be … Special report Top 10...organic and fairtrade teas Say sayonara to your standard tea and try a cup of one of the Ecologist’s 10 …
A new photographic exhibition - Made in Coorg - looks at what life is like for the coffee growers of the Coorg district of southern India, where the highly fertile land is increasingly sought after for larger plantations and tourism projects
… And Drink Coffee India Plantation Farmer Bean Tea Indigenous Kodava Coorg Cotton Farmer … India’s rural economy is dominated by tea and cotton, so the coffee farmers are …
From upping your antioxidant intake to raising your yoga game, we round up 10 easy ways to detox – no dodgy pills or extreme diets involved
… linked to cancer and heart disease. Green tea is rich in antioxidants, as are … go to: www.abelandcole.co.uk Drink dandelion tea Drinking a couple of cups of dandelion tea, widely available from health-food shops, …
Old wives' tales or not they'll help your sneezes more than a trip to the chemist
… helps loosen the mucus of a cough, and its steam helps against congestion. Chicken soup … stock will do the trick as well. INHALING STEAM : This works wonders on a clogged up … oil. Then use a big towel to trap the steam, crawl under it and breathe deeply. Being …
Whether it’s raspberry leaf tea or a spot of stretching, pregnancy massage specialist Holly Jeffery suggests some all-natural ways to keep labour pain at bay
… Whether it’s raspberry leaf tea or a spot of stretching, pregnancy massage … and prepare for labour and will help prevent tearing. Talk Discuss your beliefs and … to breathe in labour can be frustrating. Instead, if your birth partner holds you by the …
It’s time to come clean, says Pat Thomas – anti-dandruff shampoos are nothing but advertising puff and chemicals
… be related to the fungus Pityrosporum ovale. Tea tree oil has antifungal properties with … a shampoo containing at least five per cent tea tree oil can be an effective way to tackle … Cocamide MEA, Zinc carbonate, Glycol distearate, Sodium chloride, Zinc pyrithione, …
Thought there was no such thing as a free lunch? As Kara Moses found out, Britain’s edible wild plants, berries and nuts can provide exactly that
… by regular trips to the supermarket instead. Recently, however, there has been a … cakes, biscuits, jellies, jams, sweets, tea and meat dishes, as well as to beauty … oil is all you need. It can also be boiled, steamed or smoked and used in everything from …
Whether you’re foraging for ingredients or scouring the shelves of your local health food store, DIY beauty products are as good for the planet as they are for your skin
… your face. Make it as if you were making a tea: it extracts the active ingredients from … the skin retain moisture and if you make a tea, (pick the leaves, crush them, put them in a teapot with boiling water) and rinse your face …
An underrated source of vitamins; nettles, dandelions and chickweed are a nuisance on the lawn but great to eat. Jeff Holman takes another look
… roots can also be used to make coffees and teas and work well as flavouring for soups. In … tomatoes, and meats. You can even put it in a tea ball with hot water for a tea that’s soothing for those suffering from …
Eco-friendly, delicious and ultra personal: Laurie Tuffrey explains why homemade treats trump Tesco’s and how to make them
… this year as they were on presents. But instead of heading to the supermarket for your … taken the time out of their busy schedule instead of just ordering it online or picking it … with dessicated coconut or chopped nuts instead of cocoa, or even add some brandy or rum …
Many mainstream toiletries’ incompatible ingredients require chemicals to bind them together. Pat Thomas considers the alternatives to this unholy alliance
… tension of water) such as triethanolamine (TEA), which can cause sometimes severe … urea, imidazolindinyl urea and quaternium 15, TEA can promote the formation of … ingredients, such as polysorbate 60, PEG-150 stearate (can be animal or vegetable in origin) …
We all carry cancer cells, but we also possess natural defences. Laura Sevier meets Dr David Servan-Schreiber, author of 'Anticancer: A new way of life' to find out more
… £14.99) Anti-cancer foods Green tea Rich in polyphenols that reduce the growth … blood vessels needed for tumour growth, green tea is also a powerful antioxidant and … molecules. To avoid destroying them, steam briefly or stir-fry rapidly. Mushrooms …
You’ve learned to avoid parabens and sulphates but what should you be using instead? The Ecologist takes a closer look at the natural beauty ingredients that can make a positive difference to your skin
… and sulphates but what should you be using instead? The Ecologist takes a closer look at the … in skin-conditioners and fragrance. T is for tea tree A powerful natural antiseptic, tea tree oil is used to combat acne and purify …
Supplement is the latest beauty industry buzzword but just how effective are beauty power pills? And just how green? Robert Phillips takes a closer look
… beauty products don’t get a look in. Instead, you’re likely to find supplement staples … and blackberry powders to horsetail and green tea extracts. While some of the more … system and blood supply to the skin and green tea extracts contain anti-oxidant properties.’ …
Looking for a fabulous place to eat without compromising on your eco-friendly lifestyle? Valentina Jovanovski serves up 10 restaurants that combine good eating with a green ethos
… and includes plenty of pasta and risotto. Steaks are a specialty but vegetarian dishes … and hemp napkins, low VOC paints and soya tea light candles. Find out more: … is scattered throughout the menu including teas , cheeses and the homemade bread made …
Crack open the champagne and bring out the bunting: Ruth Styles looks at green ways to throw a suitably stylish Royal Wedding shebang
… starting in 1919 when Brits threw ‘Peace Teas’ to celebrate the signing of the Treaty … severe allergic reactions in some people. Instead, make your icing from organic, Fairtrade … for the environment or for your health. Instead of buying party food, try making it …