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djseaward · 5 years

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my zero waste progress (& DIY oat milk recipe!)

you'd have to be living under a rock to not have heard the term "zero waste" thrown around. next to "adaptogen", i am predicting it's one of those buzzwords of the last year. and why not? even though it sounds like a phase and trendy, i am whole-heartedly on-board with zero waste becoming a thing that we just all do without thinking! zero waste doesn't have to mean that you absolutely create no waste at all, but an overall catchphrase for people trying to make steps to cut down on waste in order to live as zero waste as they possibly can in that time of their life.

making substitutes and compromises for the good of humanity and the planet. i'm all in for that. it also goes hand in hand with a thifty, frugal and minimalist lifestyle.

so i wanted to share some "zero waste" or more ecological changes i've made over the past year and some goals of mine for next year. maybe it’ll give you some ideas or hopefully inspire you a little to try something out!

i feel proud that 2018 was the year that we've really hunkered down and got more serious about zero waste and the switch to a more ecological, sustainable household.

pre-2018 there have been some really ecological switches we've already made. we started composting within the first two years or so that we moved to budejovice, and lucky for us, our landlords have a compost heap that they kindly let us put our bio into, which in turn fuels our building's garden! pretty neat. since we started doing this, we only have to take out the (small sized bin) trash about once every three weeks! hooray! that may sound strange, but there’s nothing stinky in there since we have a separate compost container which is emptied once every couple of days (choose something with a lid that closes completely!).

of course we've been recycling (no brainer), always bring shopping bags with us when we go (always on foot) to the supermarket and throw almost no plastic away.

we also had been using old holey socks as a dusting rag and plastic produce bags as "saran wrap". we've never bought saran (plastic, cling) wrap here before.

since the beginning, we've bought compostable dog poo bags for ferdie. (tip: it's better to dispose of these in bio bins vs. trash bins where they'll decompose slower because the trash isn't allowed to aerate like the compost is)

i'm very passionate about purchasing only recycled toilet paper as entire areas are deforested just to make new, fluffy toilet paper. #knowbetterdobetter

we bring our own containers, cups and utensils when we travel or go on day trips. i’ve found that glass jars make excellent “tupperware” containers as well as impromptu wine glasses for a picnic. if i were in the market for a new travel tumbler, i’d definitely spring for a stojo collapsible tumbler! that’s always my problem that i bring my tumbler and then it takes up space for most of the trip, unused.

alex is very adamant about unplugging nearly every appliance when not in use. with how expensive electricity is in europe, it helps a lot not to having a computer sucking it up! it's also much better for your battery appliances to unplug from the wall as soon as they are finished charging, so you're also taking better care of your things.

here are some recent changes we've made just over the past year.

-- eliminating use of aerosols. i personally decided i wouldn't buy any more, but the problem for a long time had been: where the heck can you find non-aerosol shaving cream? i found my answer in d'fluff shaving cream in a tub from LUSH. it smells like their rockstar soap and although it doesn't foam, i'm down with this change!

-- we switched to bamboo toothbrushes, which i had to order by mail because previously, there were no local shops that sold them! i have since found a couple so i think we're good to go now. before, i ordered from the bam and boo, which sent them so quickly even with a special, personalized note in czech which i thought was so sweet as they came from portugal.

-- choosing bar soap vs. liquid soap which has to be sold in packaging.

-- eliminating purchasing anything with palm oil or high fructose corn syrup (or glucose-fructose syrup, as it's known here). for years i believed in the myth that HFCS was banned in europe, but you can still find it in everything!

-- the switch from typical supermarket laundry soap and dishwasher tabs to an eco-label laundry soap (made from soap nuts) which is highly concentrated and therefore more ecological and more earth-friendly dishwasher tabs. both of these switches are more expensive than what we used to buy, so i totally understand going more eco-friendly isn't for everyone and all budgets. however, if you wouldn't notice an extra few dollars here and there, why not make this simple switch? i like the czech brand of laundry soap tierra verde out of brno. (why is everything cool is out of brno these days?)

-- switching from disposable feminine products to a medical-grade silicone menstrual cup has been a complete.game.changer. it's one of those things you kick yourself for not getting much much earlier. did you know a tampon applicator takes 500 years to break down? i went with first greener and am really pleased that i did. as a menstruating human, this seems like one of the single biggest improvements you can make to take steps towards zero waste. cost was an barrier for me with this and not being able to shell out for one for awhile, but the company i purchased from often runs deals for only $10 (that includes international shipping). i’m pleased some companies are making menstrual products more accessible to women of all income levels.

-- right at the end of the year, i finally found reusable produce bags that were a reasonable price. hoorah!

-- we have nearly stopped buying paper towels, using regular old towels or other cloths instead.

-- purchasing our vegetables in the warmer months from a local CSA (community supported agriculture) vegetable box program cuts down both on plastic wrapping, supports local south bohemian farms and is just a fun, healthy way to make sure we eat loads of season veggies. it also challenges me to stop being lazy and cook or make something with them before anything goes bad. (for my local budejovice friends: you can order a vegetable box starting usually around june from u dobraka)

-- alex says he's most proud of our household's switch to alternative milks vs. dairy milk. this helps loads with water consumption, is far more ecological, and much more animal-friendly. (alternative milk recipe at the end of this post - woo!)

changes i would like to make in 2019

-- one of my challenges is zero waste hair products. most drugstore products are aerosol or just the typical tube. i think i will end up purchasing from LUSH's hair line as not only have i already raved about their products but i so appreciate their commitment to reusable packaging, as well as their vocal stance against animal cruelty.

-- do better with food waste. i have already eliminated a lot of issues i’ve had with food waste over the past year and meal planning helps SO MUCH with not only reducing waste, but also saving some crowns. i’ve made some great strides in the past year, i’d like to do even better in 2019 getting my food waste down to 0%. laziness can be a big (bigbig) factor here, and that’s a tough one to overcome! i will also try making or buying less products that i don’t finish.

-- i'd like to remember to start taking what few glass empties i have back to a supermarket to get a refund. this is extremely common practice in germany, but not quite as common here, and we normally just go to the normal glass recycle bin. it would be nice to start getting a few crowns back here and there vs. nothing!

-- i'd love to invest in a set of cloth linen napkins i'm actually proud to use! will look to a thrift shop or bazaar before checking a store.

-- collectively, one of our main focuses as a household is a reduction in goods which use plastic, single-use, throw-away packaging, such as musli, for example. buying musli or any cereal here in the czech republic is such a headache -- it is either expensive or contains palm oil, for the most part. there is one brand i like, but i find i am eating it over and over and get so tired of it. any of you out there DIY your musli or cereal? please share your wisdom!

easy DIY recipe: oat milk

one of my big goals is to DIY even more. i already do quite a fair bit of DIY in terms of household products and foods, sauces that i can't buy in the czech republic, but i'd like to DIY more with products i already buy to avoid excess packaging and saving money. in the first few days of the year, i've already decided i will no longer buy oat milk at the store (40kc or $1.70 per liter) and instead, make it. it is startlingly easy to do, takes only 10 minutes of active time and can be a huge money saver! this recipe also happens to be zero waste as you can use the remnants.

you'll need...

-- a blender -- cheesecloth (or similar) -- large pitcher -- 1 cup of oats (your choice) -- 1 liter (approx. 4 cups) of water -- 1-2 TB honey or maple syrup -- 1 liter glass bottle

1) soak your oats in plenty of water for at least an hour.

2) rinse your oats and plop them in the blender with the 4 cups of water and your optional tablespoon of honey or maple syrup*.

3) blend blend blend!

4) place the cheesecloth securely over the pitcher (a rubber band helps). pour the oat milk mixture from the blender onto the cheesecloth so it strains, with the milk passing into the pitcher. wring out the cheesecloth to make sure you've got all excess liquid.

5) pour the strained oat milk from the pitcher into a 1+ liter glass bottle which will be your "milk bottle" and pop in the fridge.

6) shake vigorously before each use. consume within 2-3 days.

7) scrape off the oat bits from inside the cheesecloth and store in the fridge - you can easily tuck them into your morning oats when you make your next pot of oatmeal or porridge!

use this oat milk anywhere you would typically use milk: in your cereal, coffee, oatmeal (double down!), wherever.

* 1 TB of sweetness is just enough to give it a similar sweetness as dairy milk has, 2 TB if you like it a teensy bit sweeter - even this does not taste “sweet”, so to speak. experiment.

finally, i feel like i need to give a biiiiig shout out to polly - former expat/travel blogger turned absolute zero waste maven at green indy blog and inspires me every day with thought-provoking topics i hadn’t even realized or considered she has loads of information on her blog, instagram and even runs e-courses helping people cut back on waste and save money.

i do want to state here that i am simply learning and am a student at this whole zero waste thing. i’m not an expert by any means and am not perfect. zero waste isn’t zero. this post is simply keeping track of my progress and hopefully a way to hold myself accountable for my goals. although i don’t think we all should be one of those people who can fit their trash in a jar or anything, there is a lot of work we can do. you don’t have to have a lot of money to “join the movement”. it’s not about going out and purchasing fancy bamboo utensils or whatever. it’s just about using what you already have, being creative and resourceful, and when something you have stops working or breaks, upgrade it (funding allowing) to a more ecological version.

how do you feel about the zero waste movement? i'd love if you shared a big win from the past year and maybe also something you want to improve upon as well! here's to a greener new year.

ps, you might like how i travel on a teacher’s budget or thoughts on living without stuff.

#zero waste #lifestyle #recipe #noms #minimalism

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lancemoreton5-blog · 5 years

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yeaboz-blog · 7 years

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Diabetic patients should check their health practitioners routinely

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princesfitness · 7 years

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Learn How To Start Juicing

TIP! Enjoy your juices, and take your time when you drink. Take time to savor your juice, and taste all the flavors.

There are quite a few people who dislike how vegetables taste, and, because of this, they often avoid them. You can get all of the vitamins and minerals that come from vegetables by simply juicing them. In the tips below you can find out what juicing is all about and how you can go about juicing for your bodies’ benefit.

Masticating Juicer

TIP! Use the colors of your fruits and vegetables to help you figure out which nutrients they provide. There is a myriad of wonderfully covered produce, all rich with their own specific nutrients.

The best kind of juicer is a masticating juicer. A masticating juicer is a lot gentler than ordinary juicers. This means they will gently extract the juice, thus, extracting more vital nutrients. This type of juice from a masticating juicer stores easily and is more stable.

TIP! Try juicing as an interesting and delicious alternative to forcing vegetables onto the plate of a finicky child. A lot of children do not like vegetables.

When you’re making a juice from dark, leafy greens, try adding in a little cucumber. Some leafy greens do not taste good. Cucumber will assist in masking the leafy green flavor and adds a refreshing element to your juice. Cucumbers also contain several key nutrients, especially if they are unpeeled.

TIP! Do a little bit of research on the nutritional value of fresh produce before you begin juicing. You’ll find a variety of minerals, vitamins and other nutrients in each produce item.

Leafy greens such as kale, spinach and parsley are sources of a variety of health benefits. Try to use at least 50-70% greens in your juices, while the rest goes to other veggies and fruits for flavor. Juices made from fruits often contain more sugar and are subsequently less healthy than juices that are mostly made from greens.

Every time you use your juicer, rinse and wash it immediately afterwards. Also, some colorful fruits and vegetables can build up dark stains on the juicer components.

TIP! Eating some ginger is a good way to help an upset stomach. By adding it to your juice, it will give it flavor and heal any stomach issues you have.

Making excess juice to bottle and refrigerate is very handy, but you don’t want your juice to get discolored. The juice will start out with a really bright color then change to brown or grey, something that is not really appealing to the eye. Lemon juice acts as a natural preservative, keeping your juice a bright and inviting color. The lemon will not be enough to overwhelm the flavor, but will keep things looking fresh.

TIP! To offset the bitterness, combine with sweet fruits like berries, oranges and even carrots. You might enjoy drinking a blend of different berries as much as I do.

Choose a juicer that you can easily take apart and clean. If your juicer is time consuming to assemble and clean, you are less likely to use it on a regular basis. You want to try your best to clean your juicer right after you juice so that you don’t have to worry about it later.

Use some cranberries in your juicer if you are having any bladder problems. Make sure to use them when you feel symptoms developing.

TIP! If you want to maximize the nutrition of your juicing while minimizing your caloric intake that results from it, incorporate the most negative calorie ingredients you can. Some of these items are broccoli, herbs, cabbage and kale.

If you suffer from any disease that causes irregular blood sugar, such as diabetes or hypoglycemia, only juice vegetables until you’ve talked to your doctor. Fruits are naturally high in sugar, which can alter your blood glucose levels. You need to keep tabs on the amount of fruit you juice in order to avoid complicating your illness. Vegetables can give you powerful nutrients without the risk.

TIP! Seal dark, green vegetables in an airtight zip-lock bag to keep them fresh before you throw them in a juicer. Before bagging the vegetables, rinse them thoroughly and use a towel to dry them off.

Pay attention to your reactions after drinking a new juice. You could drink a particular juice that upsets your body. If one juice makes you uneasy or queasy, figure out what it was that caused that reaction. Use smaller amounts to condition your body to those ingredients.

TIP! When you are shopping for foods to use use in your juicer, it is helpful to understand the differences between different fruits. Certain fruits, like oranges or tangerines, often require a different machine when juicing.

This article has provided a number of suggestions for effective juicing. How you use this information is up to you. Hopefully, you’ll be motivated to leverage the power of juicing to your advantage. Juicing can give you the nutrients your body needs without worrying about tastes you might not enjoy.

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type2diabetestreatments-blog · 7 years

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Diabetes CASE Studies

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Diabetes CASE Studies

With all the medical gear we PWDs have to carry around, it can be difficult to find the perfect bag to comfortably tote around all this stuff. (See Wil's rant on the man-purse for PWDs, for example.) At the AADE expo last week, we saw a few new options worth mentioning. All of these companies are also started by entrepreneurs — and we do love supporting small D-businesses here at the 'Mine!

First up is Sugar Medical Supply. Inspired by bags that her mother used to make for her and her sister, Carolyn Jäger launched Sugar Medical Supply with a glucose meter case that comes in seven different patterns.

As Carolyn says, "Sugar Medical Supply was created to bring style into the lives of people living with diabetes. Our supplies allow them to show a little personality, bring in some color, and make it fun!" The bags are a bit bigger than the traditional black bag provided with a glucose meter, giving space to slot in your meter, strip container, lancet, and an insulin pen. It also comes with an inside pocket and a front pocket for little extras. The "Universal Strap System" is flexible, which means that folks with different meters can use the bags with ease. It fits both my OneTouch Ultra and Amy's OmniPod PDA!

Thanks to Carolyn, Amy and I both received our own bags to try out and review.

I like mine. It's pretty and not too big and not too small. The only thing I found a little odd is that it unzips from right to left, instead of left to right as my Lifescan meter bag. Certainly not a deal-breaker, but it was the opposite of what I was used to.

Here's What Amy Had to Say -

"I have to admit that I love, love, love my new case from Sugar Medical Supply! It is the first stylish case I've found that actually fits the OmniPod (due to that clever Velcro-enabled "universal strap"). It's a little smaller than the equally pretty bag I received a while back from StickMeDesigns, and is simpler on the inside, i.e. fewer extra flopping zipper compartments. And to me, less is more! Yet there's still enough room, and just the right straps, to hold a backup insulin vial along with my meter supplies. This is something I should have been carrying around for a long time now — would have circumvented many a mad dash to my car or house for emergency backups!

"In addition, the material is less canvas-y with more of a slick polyester-ish surface, which is much better than it sounds: it's so darn easy to wipe off!

"I picked their blue, black and silver paisley design that matches perfectly with my metallic purse. It just makes me smile now whenever I see my new case. It's so attractive, and so clean and organized on the inside, that I almost feel like I'm sporting a whole brand new meter system.

"The only slightly weird thing, as Allison notes, is the direction of opening. In order to be able to keep the OmniPod strapped in while testing, with my test strip vial still in place, I have to sort of use the case upside-down. So now it opens like a book, unzipping bottom-to-top. This will take some getting used to! I'm also so used to zoning in on that little black square (my old Omnipod case from the manufacturer) that I often think I've forgotten my PDM - yikes! But no, no, there it is in its pretty new house 😉

These bags retail for $29.95, which isn't super-cheap, but I have a feeling they'll hold up really well to wear and tear."

Pak Bara

Another exhibitor was Pak Bara, a company founded by sisters Karen Mucciaccio and Andrea Graham. The name "Pak Bara" is in honor of a small tropical island off the coast of Thailand, where their motto is "no limits, no worries!" Oh, if only diabetes was that easy... But in that spirit, Pak Bara is designed as an alternative to a fanny pack or purse, compact enough to be worn on an arm or waistband, but large and flexible enough to hold the essentials for diabetes, or for anything else you need to schlep around.

Pak Bara wasn't designed specifically for diabetes, but the founders soon realized the bags could be adapted to hold insulin pumps, glucose meters, glucose tabs, and another medical supplies. Purchasing a Pak Bara bag comes with a free strap attachment (arm band, leg band or clip), so the bags look especially useful for exercise, traveling or for anytime you don't want to worry about carrying a huge purse. And listen up, Men: This is an ideal option for anyone hunting for an alternative to the man purse!

Pak Bara is also reasonably priced at $32.95 (plus shipping + handling).

BellaSoul:

Ever search for an evening bag and come up short, unable to find anything big enough for you to cram your D-supplies into? BellaSoul, founded by the aunt of a type 1, has a line of both classy patent leather evening bags and embroidered shoulder bags that have built-in pockets for your diabetes supplies. Their mission? "Support diabetes management without compromising style and femininity."

The small shoulder bags come with built-in supply pockets, while the larger handbags have space for one of BellaSoul's diabetes organizers, which are sold separately and double as wristlets. However, both the small bags and the diabetes organizers seem to have only generic elastic bands to hold supplies in place, and I had some trouble figuring out how to arrange the various sizes of products without needing to put something large, like a meter, inside one of the inner pockets. That's a drawback, IMHO.

I enjoyed looking over their new line of evening bags, which are not yet available on their website. But I noticed that these bags also didn't seem to have an easily accessible place for the meter and lancet, other than the large inside pocket. There were two elastic bands in the center, but that's not enough to hold a glucose meter, test strip bottle and lancet right up front where you need them. Maybe they need to "beta test" these bags on some real type 1s...

We also find the price to be a bit steep: $80+ for the handbags and shoulder bags, and another $78 just for the organizer/wristlet. But the bags are handcrafted and very pretty, so if you used it every day, instead of just on special occasions, it certainly could be worth the investment.

Now it's your turn, Readers: what do you all use to carry around your D-stuff? Do any of these options look appealing to you?

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