My passions are environmental sustainability and preventive health. Fortunately, these two interests are complimentary, as many “green” practices also enhance health and vice versa. Two quick examples from my life:
1) Riding my bike to work reduces my carbon footprint and provides a daily source of physical activity.
2) Reducing meat consumption is beneficial to the environment and reduces the risk of many chronic diseases.
I hold a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in Community Health with a concentration in Behavioral Science and Health Education, and I am a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).
This blog chronicles my attempts (not always successful) to be green in a world that is not always green friendly. I’ll cover ideas for being green and/or healthy, tales of a bike commuter, and anything else I find interesting or relevant.
Things I try to do as much as possible: bike, walk, or take public transportation instead of driving; garden and eat food from the garden; buy locally grown produce; cook my own food; minimize water use; reduce the amount of waste I create.
Things I avoid as much as possible: driving; buying processed food; television; having the thermostat above 63°F in the winter (much to my husband’s chagrin) or below 80°F in the summer.
Do you want to go green and improve your health? Read on for tips and stories on wellness, going green, and sustainable living!
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