Here are 5 awesome Epsom salt bath benefits for you to try out at home.

1. An Epsom salt bath can help you recover from injury:

Epsom salts can heighten your body’s natural healing abilities while also assist in preventing injuries. Whether you are trying to unwind after a hard day’s work, or you’re preparing to head to the gym, the combination of warm water and Epsom salt can help to loosen tight muscles and provide relief from muscle fatigue which may aid in preventing injury due to fatigued or tightened muscles.

The Epsom Salt Council has more magnesium salt benefits here.

2. Epsom Salt Uses: It can detoxify and deodorize:

Epsom salt uses can also help clear your skin. Your skin is a truly remarkable organ. In addition to regulating body temperature and providing protection from the elements, it is also porous and is able to pull in vital nutrients and minerals on contact. This can, unfortunately, mean that skin is also at risk for absorbing unwanted toxins and metals from the environment as well. Through a process known as reverse osmosis, An Epsom salt bath can aid in the removal of these toxins as you soak in the bath. Epsom salts also boast deodorizing properties, perfect to freshen up before a night out, or after returning from the gym.

3. Magnesium salt can improve your immune system:

Epsom salt or often referred to as Magnesium salt can also help your immune system. Magnesium and sulfate, the primary ingredients in Epsom salt, both aid in a biological process known as vasodilation, or the dilation of blood vessels which decreases blood pressure. This same process can also assist in creating white blood cells, which is your body’s natural defense against colds, the flu, and infections. If you take an Epsom salt bath weekly it can help your overall well-being.

We like these Epsom salt bath benefits from Natural Living Ideas.

4. An Epsom salt bath can help relieve headaches and migraines:

Since we’re on the topic of vasodilation, let’s talk about headaches. Not only can a soak in warm tub loosen tense muscles, but Epsom salt’s ability to dilate your blood vessels can also relieve built up pressure associated with headaches and muscle cramps.

5. Relax your body with Epsom Salt:

Really, what more can be said about being able to relax after a long, hard day? In addition to the muscle relaxing benefits of a hot bath on its own, the magnesium in Epsom salt can help your body to produce serotonin, a neurochemical essential for promoting feelings of happiness and relaxation.

For more beauty tips and health and wellness ideas on Stagetecture, take a look at this remarkable aspirin mask!

9 Essential Oils Beauty Recipes for Mother’s Day

Whether you use essential oils for their healing benefits or just love their scents, there are hundreds of uses for essential oils. Here are a few easy and amazing essential oil beauty recipes:

1. Sweet Orange Body Wash:

Ingredients:

2 cup castile soap

1 teaspoon of vitamin E

2 teaspoons of glycerin

¼ cup of honey

2 teaspoons of sweet almond oil

40 drops Organic Aromas sweet orange

How to Make:

In a bowl, mix all the ingredients and store in a plastic pump bottle.

2. Ylang Ylang Shower Gel:

Ingredients:

2/3 cup castile soap

2 tablespoons honey

2 teaspoons glycerin

1 teaspoon jojoba oil

1 teaspoon vitamin E oil

20 drops of Organic Aromas Ylang Ylang

How to Make with Essential Oils:

Mix all the ingredients well and fill a plastic pump bottle with this mixture. Enjoy the shower!

3. Rose Face Wash:

Ingredients:

1/3 cup of Castile oil

2/3 cup of rose water

1 teaspoon jojoba oil

¼ teaspoon vegetable Glycerin

4 drops of vitamin E

10 drops of Organic Aromas Lavender

10 drops of Organic Aromas Rose Geranium

5 drops of Organic Aromas spearmint

How to Make:

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and store in a plastic pump bottle.

4. Peppermint Face and Body Scrub:

Ingredients:

1 cup coconut oil

½ cup organic white sugar

½ cup brown sugar

3 teaspoons organic coffee grounds

3 teaspoons organic vanilla extract

2 teaspoons organic honey

2 Vitamin E capsules

1 teaspoon Organic Aromas Peppermint

How to Make:

In a bowl, mix all the ingredients. Place this mixture in an air tight container and store in a cool place.

5. Epsom Salt Foot Bath:

Ingredients:

2 cups Epsom salts

1 tablespoon ground ginger

5 drops of Organic Aromas sweet orange

5 drops of Organic Aromas Lavender

How to Make:

In a bowl, mix all the ingredients and store in a mason jar with lid. Take a look at these 35 uses throughout your home to use oils.

6. Eucalyptus Cleansing Facial Mask:

Ingredients:

3 capsules activated charcoal

2 tablespoons bentonite clay

4 teaspoons Aloe Vera

2 teaspoons Shea butter

1.5 oz. chamomile tea, brewed

1 drop Organic Aromas Peppermint

1 drop of Organic Aromas Eucalyptus

How to Make:

Mix all the ingredients very well. Store in an air tight container.

7. Lemon Toner:

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups distilled water

½ tablespoon lemon juice

2 drops of Organic Aromas Grapefruit

How to Make:

In a spray bottle, mix all the ingredients and shake well. Store in the fridge and use when needed.

8. Eczema Cream:

Ingredients:

¼ cup Shea butter

¼ cup coconut oil

½ teaspoon Vitamin E oil

25 drops of Organic Aromas sweet orange

15 drops of Organic Aromas Lavender

How to Make:

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Transfer this mixture to a container and store at room temperature.

9. Rose Deodorant Stick:

Essential Oils Ingredients:

¼ cup cornstarch

¼ cup coconut oil

¼ cup baking soda

20 drops of Organic Aromas Rose Geranium

How to Make:

In a hand mixer, mix all the ingredients and store in deodorant containers.

If you try one or more of these recipes, please share your experience.

For more beauty ideas on Stagetecture, visit our archives.

5 Essential Tips for Clearer Skin this Season

Skin Care Tip: Change Your Pillowcase Often

Whether you’re a stomach sleeper, side sleeper, or back sleeper, or you rotate positions throughout the night, your pillowcase collects dirt, sweat, and oil from your hair and skin every night. When your pillowcase isn’t washed frequently, this build up can transfer back to your face, clog your pores, and cause your skin to breakout.

Try to use pillowcases made from a natural fabric since it won’t transfer oils as easily, and replace your pillowcase with a clean one every two or three days. Also, keep in mind that dryer sheets and liquid fabric softener can leave behind a waxy residue that can clog your pores. Therefore, it’s better to avoid using these products when you wash your pillowcases.

How to Get Clear Skin – Try to Exercise More Often

Exercise isn’t just good for your muscles; it’s good for your skin as well. While we all have busy lives, if you can carve out 30 minutes for physical activity every day, it will do your skin a lot of good. Whether you go for a short walk, take a bicycle ride, or hit the gym, exercise increases blood flow throughout the body so that more oxygen can get to your skin.

Just make sure that you wash your skin before and after you work out. While it’s obvious you want to remove sweat from your skin after your workout, you also want to make sure you take off any dirt or bacteria on your skin before you exercise, so it doesn’t mix with your perspiration and get into your pores.

Drink Plenty of Water to Avoid Dry Skin

Your skin is an organ and just like every other organ in your body, it needs water to function properly. Without the right hydration, your skin becomes tight, dry, ashy, and flaky. On the other hand, water plumps up the skin so scars, wrinkles, and pores become less noticeable. Water also helps your body and skin flush away toxins. When you drink water, it reaches the internal organs before it reaches your skin. That’s why it’s important to make sure you’re drinking enough throughout the day. Try to drink at least eight glasses of water each day.

However, drinking isn’t the only way to add water to your skin. As soon as you step out of the shower or bath, apply a hydrating moisturizer. Your skin is still porous so the moisturizer absorbs better and helps lock the water into your skin.

Limit Sun Exposure

While sun is an important source of vitamin D, it also causes plenty of issues for your skin when you get too much. Being outside between 7 and 9 a.m. is the ideal time to get those helpful rays. Anytime after that, and you want to avoid the sun as much as possible, especially between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

This is when the sun is at its peak, and the harmful UV rays that can cause wrinkles, skin damage, and cancer are at their strongest. If you can’t avoid being outside during this time, try to wear clothing that covers most of your skin, and make sure you apply sunscreen with SPF 45 or higher. Style Caster has great tips on how to get clear skin.

Know Your Skin Type

From oily to dry to a combination of the two, nobody has the same skin type. However, it’s important to know and understand what type of skin you have so you can tailor your skin care routine to meet your needs. You can learn about skin care with Amway, figure out what your skin type is, and create a plan that gives your skin everything it needs to be clear and healthy.

From a clean pillowcase when you sleep, to a few extra glasses of water, if clearer skin is your goal, work these five tips into your everyday routine to see results.

For more beauty tips on Stagetecture, look at this DIY Aspirin & Aloe Vera Gel Face Mask

Note: I was compensated by WellnessMats to try their mat in my home. All views and opinions are strictly my own.

I don’t know about you, but the holidays always means cooking, cooking and more cooking. While the idea of cooking is wonderful, the idea of standing on my tile floor in my kitchen for hours kills my back. After about 1 hour in I have to go put on sneakers to stand in my own kitchen. I had bought a relief or fatigue mat to stand on, you know those type they stand on in Walmart behind the cash register? Well it was really ugly and my cat started laying on it more than me!

I was thrilled when WellnessMats introduced me to their new line of mats that are thick, springy and get this… beautiful.

Bring Comfort to Your Holiday Kitchen with WellnessMats

Watch this WellnessMats video to see how their mats are different than the rest.

You can click here to watch the video.

Here’s a few reasons why you will love these mats:

Why are WellnessMats the #1 preferred anti-fatigue mat on the market?

• You stand on it, we’ll stand behind it…backed by our comprehensive 7-year performance warranty.
• Our anti-fatigue mats are 100% Made in the USA.
• Guaranteed to always lie flat, WellnessMats no-trip, ADA-compliant, beveled edges will never curl, preventing hazardous falls.
• Accepted and backed by the American Podiatric Medical Association as well as the American Chiropractic Association
• Non-slip top and bottom surfaces certified by the National Floor Safety Institute

Why I love the WellnessMats:

I’ve been standing on the Coconut colored WellnessMat from the Antique Collection for the last month in my kitchen and it’s like standing on a sponge. It’s airy but firm, and it doesn’t lose its firmness underfoot like some mats I’ve used in the past. My holiday cooking this season will be welcomed. If you ever have back or leg fatigue in any of your rooms with hard resilient flooring materials I encourage you to try one.

“Comprised of two Collections, Essentials & Coastal, the Estates Collection marries the proven performance one expects from WellnessMats with the colors and sensibility of a well-appointed country home or secluded shoreline retreat. The result is a palette inspired by place and informed by the elements, processes and timeless grandeur of nature. Coastal celebrates the seascape in its perfection – the spray of sea, the sand and the wind. Essentials reveals in the rich, robust textures of the earth – precious stones & nuanced metallics. Estates embodies the patinas of time and celebrates, geologic perfection and elegance. WellnessMats is unveiling 27 new color ways in total, available in four embossed designs and two sizes. With the addition of the Estates Collection, WellnessMats now offers over 200 new color and pattern options to suit every taste. Transforming a once perceived ‘floor mat’ into a paradise for fatigued feet, joints, and limbs, the home is now transformed into a retreat.” – WellnessMats

They can also be used in these other rooms of your home:

• Kitchen
• Bathroom
• Entryway
• Foyer
• Outdoors
• Garden Area
• Basement
• Office/Standing Desks
• Garage

WellnessMats Color Options:

They come in a variety of colors and styles to match every decor. Take a look at their Pinterest board: Colorways of the Week to see how their fabulous colors match your furniture, flooring, home decor and more. Whether it’s the holidays or any time of year, try WellnessMats to give a break to your body and to add decorative flair to your home.

For more home decor ideas on Stagetecture, click here.

In my household I have 2 teenage sons and a husband who all frequent the gym, have after school sports and are constantly getting sweaty! In the past two months I’ve introduced you to Clarisonic‘s SMART Profile system that helped me pack my travel bag with My #ClearlyClarisonic Travel Bag Essentials Checklist and helped my daughter keep clear skin after her karate practices. Today I bring you their unique system that is specifically for men’s skin.

Clearer Skin: Men’s Gym Essentials with #ClearlyClarisonic

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The Alpha Fit Sonic Cleansing system is engineered for Men’s Skin:

Clarisonic Video: See how Alpha Fit works:

Alpha Fit benefits to men’s skin:

Clarisonic Video: Getting Started with Alpha Fit

How to Use the Clarisonic Alpha Fit:

Discover why Clarisonic’s Alpha Fit is perfect for men’s skin:

• Clarisonic has over 40 patents protecting our unique technology, which includes:
• Oscillation: the back-and-forth movement of the brush head over 300 times per second – perfected speed for skin elasticity and cleansing effectiveness
• Fluid forces: through oscillation, water is pushed from the brush head into your pores washing them clean
• Men’s skin is different. Alpha Fit by Clarisonic is engineered to get men’s skin cleaner and healthier looking – clearing away dirt, sweat and oil.
• Alpha Fit cleanses 6x better than hands alone while prepping face and neck for a closer, smoother shave.

We’d love for you to try it and let us know how your teenage son’s and men in your life enjoy it. If the men in your life are like mine, they won’t ask to use your Clarisonic they will just try it when you’re not home! HA! So why not get them an Alpha Fit, especially made for their skin?

Follow Clarisonic on Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, Pinterest, Instagram and use the hashtag #ClearlyClarisonic to share with other users around the world.

Over the past 18 months I have had the pleasure of traveling A LOT for Stagetecture. From international travel (Spain, Italy, and Germany) to Las Vegas, Miami, Atlanta, NYC and other US cities – I feel I have perfected my travel carry-on toiletry bag! As we all know the 3 ounce rule for all of your carry-on toiletries can often be a challenge, and squeezing in just enough to keep yourself clean while traveling for 20 hours is definitely not the highlight of traveling.

I’m excited to pair up with Clarisonic today in their #ClearlyClarisonic program showing how your skin, body, and travel lifestyle will be improved with their SMART Profile System.  Take a look at my checklist to pack in your carry-on bag that don’t take a lot of room, and can help your skin stay clean while globe trotting!

My #ClearlyClarisonic Travel Bag Essentials Checklist

The essentials to pack in your toiletry carry-on bag:

• Clarisonic SMART Profile System* with Dynamic Facial Brush Head, Turbo Massage Body Brush Head, Refining Skin Polish, Refreshing Gel
• Nail Kit
• Dental Floss
• Toothpaste/Toothbrush
• Sewing Kit
• Q-Tips (Cotton Swabs)
• Lotion

Benefits of Clarisonic SMART  Profile System:

Over the years I remember my mother using Clarisonic and she had given me one years ago and I never  kept up with changing the batteries.  So I was excited to see the SMART Profile model features a USB charger plug-in adapter! Love it. Take a look at this video to see how the Clarisonic SMART head technology works:

Clarisonic Videos can be seen here:

Traveling and the importance of taking care of your skin:

Between the constant temperature, environmental, and air quality changes your skin go through while traveling, having the Clarisonic SMART Profile System can help get your skin cleaner, and keep it staying cleaner longer. Here’s some handy facts on why Clarisonic has sold more than 10 million devices and is recommended by US dermatologists.

Clarisonic is safe, gentle & effective

• Clarisonic devices cleanse 6x better than hands alone
• Smart Profile, our top-of-the-line device, cleanses 11x better than hands alone and can also be used with body and pedi brush heads for a head-to-toe sonic cleanse
• Safe to use twice daily
• Only takes 60 seconds to cleanse (who has time for more?
• Clarisonic helps to improve skin conditions like acne and rosacea, plus reduces signs of aging.

Clarisonic is patented & recommended

• Clarisonic has over 40 patents protecting our unique technology, which includes:
  • Oscillation: the back-and-forth movement of the brush head over 300 times per second – perfected speed for skin elasticity and cleansing effectiveness
  • Fluid forces: through oscillation, water is pushed from the brush head into your pores washing them clean
• Clarisonic is the #1 most recommended skin cleansing device by US dermatologists
• Clarisonic is used by spas, estheticians and make-up artists around the world.

Clarisonic Love

• There have been over 10 million devices sold around the world, reflecting happy customers who love to share their secret for transformed skin!
• All of us at Clarisonic celebrate that beauty is more than skin deep – and that when you have clean, clear, soft skin, your confidence shines through.
• Clarisonic is designed, innovated and assembled in the USA.

Want to try Clarisonic SMART Profile System?

Here’s a 20% off Code for Stagetecture Readers!

Clarisonic would love to have you try the system, or upgrade your old one. Follow the Clarisonic Stagetecture link here and type in “STAGETECTURE20” at the Promo Code area upon checkout to receive your 20% off discount. Hurry this offer Expires Nov. 15, 2015.

Clarisonic Community:

Are you a long time user or want to give it a try? We’d love for you to tell us your past experiences or what you’re looking forward to with the SMART Profile. Follow Clarisonic on Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, Pinterest, Instagram and use the hashtag #ClearlyClarisonic to share with other users around the world.

In a few weeks I will show you how Clarisonic works great for teenagers and men too!

Healthy Recipe: Fresh Summer Taco Cups

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Total time: 1 hour, 20 minutes

Yields: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

Steak:

1 unpeeled orange, thinly sliced and divvied

½ peeled onion, thinly sliced and divided

4 garlic cloves, halved, smashed and divided

2 ¼ pound flank steak

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 cup light colored beer

Salsa

1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce

1 large lime juice

½ serrano pepper, seeded and minced

1 green onion, thinly sliced

2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, chopped

1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated

1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced

Procedure

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1. For the steak-scatter half of each orange slices, onion slices, and garlic pieces on a bottom of a large glass dish. Sprinkle the flank steak all over with salt and pepper and place it in the prepared baking dish. Now scatter the remaining oranges, onion, and garlic over the flank steak and pout the beer over. Cover with plastic wrap and let it stand for one hour at room temperature or overnight in the fridge.
2. Over medium heat place a grill pan or preheat a gas or charcoal grill.
3. Remove the meat from the marinade and discard the marinade. Grill the steak to desired doneness say about 5 minutes per side. Let it rest for 10 minutes then transfer the grilled flank steak to a cutting board and cut crosswire into strips.
4. For the salsa- In a small bowl mix together the salsa ingredients.
5. To assemble, use the butter lettuce leaves and make tacos using slices of flank steak and avocados. Drizzle with prepared salsa.

Note: The marinated steak can also be broiled if desired.

Wonderfully delicious and light, these tacos are a must try this summer. Now who says that healthy recipes have to be boring?

4th of July Barbecue: Rosemary Chicken Kebabs

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Ingredients

5 chicken breasts, skinned, boneless and cut into cubes

1 tbsp fresh Rosemary, minced

A few rosemary stems

1 tsp lemon juice

1 tsp white vinegar

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

1 tbsp regular white sugar

1 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup olive oil

2 tsp salt

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Directions

1. Season the chicken chunks with salt and pepper. Place the chicken pieces in a small bowl.
2. In another small bowl mix lemon juice, vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, olive oil, sugar and rosemary. This is your marinade.
3. Pour this marinade over the seasoned chicken pieces. Cover the bowl with a plastic film.
4. Refrigerate for two hours.
5. Take the rosemary leaves out of the stem, keeping just a few at the tip. These shall be used as skewers.
6. Take the marinated chicken out of the refrigerator and fix them on the skewers.
7. Grease the grill well before using. Cook the marinated chicken on the grill for about 12 to 15 minutes. You can cover the chicken with foil to retain the flavors. Keep turning the skewers every four minutes to cook the chicken on all sides.
8. Once the chicken is done, you can take off the chunks from the charred skewers and place them on to new rosemary stems.

This gorgeous 4th of July barbecue is best served with mayonnaise. You can flavor the mayonnaise with a little Dijon mustard for some rich flavors. Even if you do not want to load the chunks on to a new rosemary stem you can just place them on a serving plate besides a rosemary sprig. Slices of grilled garlic bread serve as a great accompaniment too! Do let us know of your thoughts on this beautiful 4th of July barbecue recipe.

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Tips for Creating Good Feng Shui in Your Home

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Clean and Declutter your Home

Seasonal maintenance tips are great for the general upkeep of a home. However, some homeowners are looking to create an environment that is both balanced and harmonious. The practice of feng shui is one such method that is based on five elements. They include wood, fire, earth, metal and water. Each element is then represented by a specific color. The color brown is reflective of wood. Red, yellow, orange, purple and pink symbolize fire. Earth colors include sandy/earthy, light brown and light yellow. Metal is equivalent to white and gray. Water symbolizes blue and black. While the elements and colors are important when mastering the art of feng shui, you can get your home ready by ridding it of clutter. This means clearing out your closets, drawers, garage and attic and disposing the contents that you no longer want in your home. The cleansing process is a sort of therapy that allows a homeowner to lighten the load that they have accumulated in their lives. The first step is essential when it comes to creating a harmonious environment, so you don’t want to skip it.

Provide Quality Light and Air

Homeowners typically concentrate on important aesthetics such as well-maintained wood floors, freshly painted rooms and curb appeal when it comes to making a home feel lived in and loved. However, light and air are important elements when you want to instill good feng shui energy into your dwelling. Basic tips include opening the windows and doors to let natural air into the home. You can also use an air-purifier or real plants to freshen up the quality of your air. Natural light comes from windows, doors and full-spectrum lighting. When it comes to window coverings, you want to do everything possible to brighten your home naturally.

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Define Your Bagua

The bagua is used by masters of feng shui in order to determine the nine preferential locations of a home. Classical school bagua and BTB grid are two of the main methods used. Once you have defined your own bagua, you’ll be able to connect the specific areas accordingly with your life. For example, Southeast feng shui areas are typically connected to bringing better money energy into a person’s life.

Master the Elements

In order to create the right balance in your home, you want to master the elements. For those looking to attract prosperity into their lives, feng shui elements such as water and wood placed in the Southeast areas of a dwelling work best. If you’re in search of better health and wellness, wood types of feng shui elements placed in the East can aid with these improvements.

Birth Elements

Feng shui birth elements show you what colors are best used in decorating when it comes to creating a nourishing and supportive environment. If your element is fire, you can introduce various expressions of color that include pink, magenta, purple, red, orange and yellow. Since wood feeds the fire, you’ll also need a supportive wood element.

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Kua Number

Kua numbers are used in feng shui to help determine your success directions. This will help you to achieve better energy by position the various furnishings in the appropriate direction. If you find that your kua number is 1, the best directions for you will include North, East, Southeast and South.

Keep Mindful of the Trinity

Adopting a feng shui lifestyle is easy, but you have to be mindful of the trinity. The trinity is based on the three most intimate places in the dwelling such as the kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. By paying close attention to these important areas, you can keep your home happy, healthy and prosperous.

Try these techniques in your home to bring about balance, and a healthy spirituality throughout your abode!

For more feng shui tips on Stagetecture, click here.

Wellness: Adopting A Green Kitchen Lifestyle

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Choosing Cookware

There is nothing healthier and safer than an iron skillet to cook your meals in. Stainless steel is another good option. The ones to avoid are teflon coated non-stick cookware as it is known to emit toxic substances on heating. Non-stick cookware that has scratches is another hazardous cookware to use. Anyways, if you come to think of it, a solid iron skillet will last much longer than your non-stick cookware. Not to forget that it will be lighter on your pocket, initially and eventually too.

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Energy Star Rated Appliances

Energy Star rated appliances save big time on energy. Energy Star appliances such as a dishwasher can reduce your water output drastically, even lesser than what you use by hand washing utensils. The same goes for refrigerators, stoves etc. Talking of fridges incidentally, try and not place the fruits in the fridge, as they will rot much faster because of the trapped gasses in there.

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Energy Saving While Cooking

Use pots and pans that fit your burner heads. Smaller pots on bigger burners waste a lot of energy. Also use lids while cooking food. It will help the food cook faster and save a lot of energy. Pressure cookers are another great way of saving energy and time. The best of all practices would be to eat fresh fruits and salads that require no cooking whatsoever

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Buy Local Produce

Buy food that is grown locally and help reduce the carbon footprint. Not only will it give your local industry a boost but also ensure that you have fresh produce. So go explore the local markets or better still purchase directly from the farmers. A home grown kitchen garden isn’t a bad choice either.

Non-Toxic Cleaning Supplies

Buy cleaning supplies that are non-toxic, biodegradable and plant-based. Petrochemical based cleaning agents aren’t very eco-friendly. Better still, explore DIY options like vinegar, baking soda etc. and make your own cleaning agents at home.

Consider Revamping Your Kitchen

If you are wanted to restyle your kitchen, consider using recyclable materials like salvaged wood. From glass based countertops to bamboo and cork flooring there are numerous green options for homeowners to follow. Also try and make sure that the wood that you use comes from sustainable plantations.

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Besides these a few green kitchen habits like using cloth napkins instead of paper ones, covering the pots and pans while cooking, using glass containers, turning off the appliance mains after use etc can lead to healthier greener lifestyle changes. Try and shop in bulk to reduce your trips to the market, use home grown veggies and use grandmas tips and tricks at home to be free and safe from chemical exposure. It would be great to hear from you on what green kitchen habits you follow at your home. Do write to us.

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