7th Gen Blog

My daughter is a mini geography buff (the talking globe she got for her 3rd birthday was one of her all-time favorite gifts). But ever since I got home from a work trip to Italy, she's showing symptoms of having been bitten by the travel bug. One day she wants to see the Eiffel Tower. The next day, she's begging to go to Brazil. She asked if we could live at Disney World.

That sizzle you hear is the sound of summer happily hitting the grill. And while I refuse to mediate the permanent argument between hardwood charcoal purists and true gas-fueled believers, I will say this: When it comes to our health, what matters is not so much where we grill but how we grill when we get there.

We grill, of course, because our inner epicures demand it. Coddled by flame and caressed by smoke, foods blossom into deeply-flavored delicacies. Sadly, they also tend to acquire a toxin load that could reduce our health to ashes.

You're engaged! Congratulations! As you start planning your wedding, you'll have a lot of choices to make. We've got some great ideas to make your wedding not only a reflection of the love you have for your partner but also a reflection of your commitment to living green. Keep it simple and stay grounded when planning gets hectic with these tips and must-haves for an eco-friendly (and stress-free!) wedding.

One food I've become quite fond of in my ongoing quest to maintain a healthy body and a smart budget is basa fillet. It's a tasty fish, with a delicate texture and nice, white flesh. A 100-gram serving provides 14 grams of protein.