March Against Monsanto is a world-wide call to action on Saturday 25 May 2013. For a march near you, see the March Against Monsanto Event List. World scientists’ statement concerning GMOs ‘Open Letter from World Scientists to All Governments Concerning Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)’ Genetic modification of food We wrote a blog in 2011 on […]
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Check out this fascinating TED talk on YouTube by research biologist and ecologist Allan Savory: How to green the world’s deserts and reverse climate change For more information, go to Savory Institute
The Hopsackers have been trialling a range of products in the store, to bring you their top picks and honest recommendations. Last month, Eva tried out Trilogy Everything Balm. Here's what she had to say about it… First of all I want to say that Trilogy Everything Balm smells amazing! This was the first thing […]
The Hopsackers have been trialling a range of products in the store, to bring you their top picks and honest recommendations. Last month, Anna and Katie tried out Pai Camellia & Rose Cleanser. Anna Why you picked this product: I wanted to try it as I'd heard such great things about this cleanser. I […]
Omega-9 fatty acids are monounsaturated. Oleic acid is the main monounsaturated fatty acid in our diet. It is found in olives, avocados, nuts, seeds, and the bone marrow of grass-fed ruminants. Oleic acid is not considered an essential fatty acid because we can synthesise it internally if adequate omega-3, omega-6 and saturated fatty acids are […]
We’ve been going coconutty on Hopsack Island! Not quite swinging from beam to beam but our trusty ship-shop has scoured the Southern Seas and returned with coconut bounty just for you. What is the coconut? So what is the coconut? And whence does it hail? In spite of its name, the coconut is not a […]
The Hopsackers have been trialling a range of products in the store, to bring you their top picks and honest recommendations. Last month, Sophie tried out Udo's Choice Ultimate Oil Blend. Reason for choosing this product: I was looking for a good source of vegetarian-friendly fatty acids. How long you used it for and how frequently: […]
Fat: a word that can be hard to hear at times, especially after a weekend of indulgence! 😉 But fats come in many forms and some are vital to good health. So, we boldly go to Fat Land to collect data on our oily pals. Which are friendly, and which are enemy aliens out to […]
Where Do You Get Your Protein As a Vegan? ‘Where do you get your protein?’ is a common question put to the growing tribe of vegan bodybuilders. Such athletes are challenging long-held cultural assumptions that animal foods are needed to build muscular physiques. For these Gods and Goddesses, meat, fish, fowl, dairy and eggs are […]
Snuffles grabbing you by the scruff? Get them outta here by building up your defences. Wholesome foods, herbs, supplements, exercise and sleep all help to boost your immunity. Nutrients, naturally… Vitamins A, C, D and E and zinc and selenium are key. Where can you find them in foods? Vitamin A: Red and orange produce […]