regardless of whether you’ve decided to go green to help the environment, to save money, or just to see how easy it is, every step you take towards eco-friendly living is one that helps the world.

if you’re just starting out and want some sustainable living ideas then here are a couple of steps to get you started:

step1: turn it off

energy conservation is one of the most important things you can do to reduce your carbon footprints. leaving your electrical on standby needlessly uses up energy -hit the off switch and you could see huge improvements, most noticeably in your energy bills.

step2: switch to renewables:

changing your energy suppliers to one that’s 100% renewable is a great eco-friendly tip for any home. anyone can do it, switching is simple and hassle-free plus all the electricity you use when on a 100% renewable tariff is effectively zero carbon!

step3:dont waste food

waste not, want not. did you know that 7.3 million tonnes of food is wasted in the U.K every year? this isn’t just a huge waste of food and money, it adds to the amount odd co2 being created in landfills.

step4: recycle everything

chances are that if you’re thinking about taking on a more eco-friendly lifestyle then you’ll already be recycling. but could you improve your recycling-ability . you can recycle almost everything, from batteries to papers to cars. before you throw it away, take a minutes to find out if you could recycle it instead.

1. EAT A VARIETY OF FOODS

for good health, we need more than 40 different nutrients, and no single food can supply them all. its not about a single meal, its about a balanced food choices over time that will make a differences!

a high-fat lunch could be allowed by a low-fat dinner

after a large meat portion at dinner, perhaps fish should be the next days choice?

2. reduce salt and sugar intake

a high salt intake can result In high blood pressure, and increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases. there are different ways to reduce salt in the diet:

when shopping, we could choose products with low sodium content.

when cooking, salt can be substituted with spices, increasing the variety of flavours and tastes.

when eating, it helps not to have salt at the table, or atheist not to add salt before tasting.

sugar provides sweetness and an attractive taste, but sugary foods and drinks are in rich in energy, and are best enjoyed in moderation, as an occasional treat. we could use fruits instead, even to sweeten our foods and drinks.

KEEP YOURSELF HYDERATED

drinking water is extremely important as it helps dehydrate your body and helps it function better. make sure you gulp down 8-10 glasses of water and ensure a well hydrated body. do not drink extremely chilled water as it will not only real havoc on your health.

CHOOSE FRESH JUICES OVER COLD DRINKS

Summer makes you thirsty more often, which makes us resort to cold drinks and energy drinks that prove to be hazardous in the long run. whenever you feel like quenching your thirst, prefer drinking orange juice or melon juice.

1.DID YOU KNOW ?CARROT CAN GIVE YOU A BEAUTIFUL SKIN!

we all go that extra mile to cuquire a healthy and glowing skin. how we painstakingly watch out for every cosmetic products available in the market and stash them in our box, half of which we don’t even use. with the current wave of natural living, we are slowly drifting away from supermarkets and entering our own kitchens to fish out food items to replace those expensive, chemical-laden skincare products. of all theses items stocked up in the kitchen ,it might have never occurred to you to pickup carrot for your skin care regime. surprised? well, carrot is another kitchen staple that has positive effects.

we have heard about how good a carrot is for our bodily health, including eyes and hair; but the fact that it is a great skin booster is something unheard of. we have been using carrot in various forms like salads, vegetables, juices etc. now, lets put it to another use and apply it on your face to see its magic work on your skin.

facial mask for dry skin :

carrot carve out dryness from the skin by penetrating the layers of our skin. this mask deeply moisturises the skin and makes it glow.

grate half carrot and grind it. add a teaspoon of honey and a teaspoon of milk, and mix it all throughly.apply and keep the pack for at least 15 minutes ans wash off with cold water.

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