Broccoli is considered to be a super-vegetable by many nutritionists, since the heads are nutrient-dense in vitamins B1, B6, E, calcium, iron, niacin and zinc. But did you know the leaves of the broccoli aren't just edible and nutrient-rich, too, but really delicious? Just as nutritious as kale, broccoli leaves shouldn't be tossed into the trash. Just wash and treat the leaves like you would any green: Stir-fry them, massage them like you would kale for a salad or add them to soups, stews or green shakes.
Do Just One Thing for November 04, 2015
Many of us use humane mousetraps to keep the small critters out of our house, without having to lead them to a painful death. Humane traps work great: They capture mice without killing them so they can be released far away from the house with the lift of a hinge. But to make these traps work effectively, do one more thing: Wear gloves. When you place the humane traps around the house, the natural oils from your hands can leave a strong scent that will deter mice from entering. By wearing gloves, you don't leave your scent behind. Be sure to check the traps regularly. If you go away for a few days, deactivate the traps so the mice don't starve or try to chew their way out of them.
Do Just One Thing for November 03, 2015
If you run a company or manage employees in an office environment, do you know the greenest thing you can do for the workplace? While using recycled paper, energy-efficient lighting and reusable cups are green choices, they aren't the greenest. Allowing a casual dress code for the office is. When employees have the freedom to dress casually, they wear fewer dry-clean-only suits and formal clothes, which cuts down on cleaning and the chemical used for it. Plus, studies show offices with a casual dress code also have the happiest and most productive employees.