Category: Craft Culture
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Why Olive Oil is Good for Skin
Olive oil is great as a dressing or finishing touch on our food, but it’s also beneficial when applied directly to your skin. A high-quality olive oil is both a superfood and great skin treatment. The Benefits of Olive Oil on Skin Antibacterial Olive oil is naturally antibacterial, so applying a little directly to the skin…
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How to Make Healthy Yogurt at Home
Making yogurt at home is often the healthiest and cheapest option – and much easier than you might think. Many store-bought yogurts are higher in sugar and lower in probiotics than your homemade version. In your own kitchen, you can better control and prolong the ferment time to increase the healthy bacteria levels in your…
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Child Labor in Cacao Production
While cacao is grown worldwide (within twenty degrees of the equator) the majority of the world’s cacao comes from just two west African nations: Ghana and Ivory Coast (or Côte d’Ivoire). In these two countries, thousands of family farms produce over 60% of the cacao used in the global chocolate industry and are the primary…
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What is Biodynamic Agriculture?
As quality and production methods become more of a concern to the general consumer, there has a been an increase in third party labeling. The most common labels are organic and non-GMO, both of which most consumers are familiar. However, another certification has started appearing on a wide-range of products. That label is Biodynamic and…
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What is High Polyphenol Olive Oil?
It’s common knowledge that the Mediterranean diet along with its shining star, olive oil, has many health benefits. From reducing the risk of cardiovascular-related diseases to fighting Alzheimer’s disease, olive oil consumption has many proven benefits. But what exactly makes olive oil so good for you? Turns out that one key is a tiny component:…