Better than protesting – let’s try a new approach
At the moment in the UK, there is significant disruption in London due to the protests of a group called Extinction Rebellion. Their website seems to…
Healthy Eating – another perspective
There are lots of theories about healthy eating that usually revolve around what’s good to eat and what’s not. There are also healthy eating schemes that…
A world where having less is cool
Ever noticed that the world we live in is one where the people who have more are the most admired? We’re all supposed to want more,…
Evaluating Health Information
As a vegan, I’m regularly being told by my friends and family that they’re worried about my health. They think there are health dangers with being…
Marketing like this is wrong
Using advertising and marketing to fool and mislead the public for the purpose of making a profit is wrong. It’s tantamount to openly stealing from people,…
The Real Cost of Cheap Stuff
I find it easy to be disappointed in myself and in the world that I am part of. We appear to worship cheapness and look for…
Organic Food – a different view
I often hear people say that “organic foods are too expensive” and this always intrigues me. Since I’ve been buying mostly organic food, I’ve found that…
Princes Gate Water – an inspiring find
Sometimes pleasant surprises come in the simplest of forms. Last week I was on an EasyJet flight and I bought a bottle of water. Sounds simple…
It’s worth studying the label
I was recently in a hotel in Singapore and was delighted to find what looked like a nice soap alternative. I was also really happy to…
Worrying Advertising & Sugar
Recently, I’ve been noticing more and more worrying advertising on TV. I wonder if you’ve been seeing this as well? Often it’s easy to ignore many undesirable…
The Secrets of Food Marketing
eTalks – The Secrets of Food Marketing Thanks to Jill for putting me onto this. It’s an interesting short talk from Kate Cooper, a “marketing consultant…