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Scoffing at “Healthy” Snacks

June 29, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

I’m trying not to scoff so much lately lest my nearly 3-year-old develop a displeasing, cynical demeanor.  But despite my best intentions this “13 Healthiest Snack Foods” feature on Yahoo’s Shine had me scoffing, snorting, and forwarding to my sister in Texas.  Don’t get me wrong I’m always on the lookout for healthy snacks, but number three’s entry of ”Wild Boar Salami” is hilarious.  Pork salami as a health food is almost as funny as the write up: 
 
“Made from wild Texas boar and seasoned with cloves and juniper berries, this Creminelli salami has notes of the animal’s natural diet, which includes roots, grasses, nuts, and berries.”
 
If you’re from the country and read Wild Boar you think those mangy, invasive, highly destructive wild pigs that are destroying many southern (and beyond) state’s natural habitats.  I’m not saying they’re bad eating, wild pigs are delicious and leaner than store bought pork (so lean it is almost always mixed with regular, full fat pork).  But the majestic sounding boar and noble diet of root, grasses, nuts and berries is bit much.  Don’t forget the trash, yes trash, wild pigs eat and any crop fields they can get into, and so on. 
 
And who eats SALAMI for a healthy snack?  An average slice of pork salami has 226 mg of sodium and 3.37 g of fat (Serving Size 1 slice 3-1/8″ dia x 1/16″ thick).  I realize this is all-natural, and definitely healthier than ‘regular from the store’ pork salami – how much healthier I can’t tell you because the Creminelli website is down.  Did I mention it goes for about $64 dollars for four pieces?  (Because I love snacking on foods more expensive than a dinner out as I run to pick up my son from MMO!)  My main complaint is this admittedly nice-looking, artisan product of pork and salt has been included on a healthy snack list.  It’s like slapping the word GREEN on everything.  It looses any meaning and impact.  And I put the blame squarely on Shine – no where did I find Creminelli describing their wild boar salami as healthy or even a snack.  Shine I very much enjoy your site, but please try to be a little less ridiculous.
 
Meanwhile the list wasn’t a total waste, the Seaweed Snacks look promising…  Now back to not scoffing.
 

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Sustainability Conference Friday, Feb 25th

February 23, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

The 25th Symposium on the Future of the City gets underway Friday, February 25th from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm at the Knight Center on the Alabama A&M campus.

Community Leaders, Planners, and Green Thinkers are coming together Friday for Huntsville’s 25th Symposium on the Future of the City.  Lori Severin with local company 4site, an event partner, says the conference’s goal is to highlight effective planning and sustainability while also amplifying the civic dialogue on the subject of sustainability, “This event is a way to communicate what’s going on in the community from a city standpoint, business standpoint and grassroots efforts.”  Severin says they are helping these organizations connect and “create some synergy”. 

The 25th Symposium on the Future of the City gets underway Friday, February 25th from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm at the Knight Center on the Alabama A&M campus. The event is free and open to the public but registration is needed.  Click here for more information.

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Recycling for Cycling

November 10, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

Athens, Alabama Celebrates America Recycles Day!

The great people at Keep Athens Limestone Beautiful are kicking off “RECYCLING FOR CYCLING” AND “CYCLING FOR RECYCLING” TO CELEBRATE AMERICA RECYCLES DAY” November 15th.  Plan on joining the team next Saturday November 13th for a fun bike ride through downtown Athens. ..

This year we are celebrating America Recycles Day with an aluminum can drive, with proceeds going to help purchase bike racks for public use in Athens. A trailer for collection of cans is parked at the Keep Athens Limestone Beautiful office on East Street, next to Big Springs Park.  There will be a non-competitive, all ages bike ride in town, running from Athens High School to the square to promote the drive on Saturday, November 13.   The slow ride will start at 9:00 AM and run for 3 miles through the beautiful historic downtown area.  Come out and ride with us or cheer the riders, and watch for the bright green shirts that read “Cycling for Recycling” on the back and “Recycling for Cycling” on the front!  Please be sure to wear your bike helmet, tee shirts are on sale for ten dollars at the KALB office.  Please call 256-233-8000 for more information on the can drive and bike ride.

 

Click here for more details and to check out the Keep Athens Limestone Beautiful website.

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Congrats To Our Green Basket Winner!

September 2, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

Congratulations to Lisa R. of Huntsville for winning the LGB Green Basket Giveaway at Green U. 

Lisa wins a Green Give-away Basket filled with green goodies including:  Healthy Child, Healthy World book, Green Up Your Cleanupbook, Yummy Spoonfuls gift certificate, Earth Fare goodies, Navitas Naturals stainless water bottle, and an LGB reusable canvas tote.

Thank you to all who stopped by and signed up!

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Alabama’s Green U!

August 13, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

Check out Green U 10 am – 4 pm, August 28th at the Huntsville Botanical Gardens

Join Little Green Bits for the second annual Green U!  The “Festival for the Environment” is right around the corner and we can’t wait.  We went last year and LOVED it.  LGB will be there  this year doing kid’s activities (more details later) and checking out everything the festival has to offer. 

The event will be August 28, 2010 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Huntsville Botanical Garden and is managed by a team of volunteer environmental experts from all sectors of the business and governmental communities.

The event will feature guest speakers presenting how our community can become more ecologically friendly. Regional businesses who specialize in “green” products and services will be on hand to educate and demonstrate their offerings.

Head to www.greenualabama.com for more info!

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A Greener 4th!

June 30, 2010 by · 1 Comment 

Tips for a greener 4th of July courtesy of Earth911.com

Earth 911 has come up with a great list of 8 tips to green up your 4th of July celebrations.  And best of all they’re easy! 

My only guffaw came from the propane vs. charcoal entry.  Apparently propane is the much greener choice.  Oh no!!!  I love charcoal grilling!  How about I keep using the ‘green‘ charcoal and call it even? 

Check out the entire article here.

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