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![Save the Planet with These Laundry Detergent Alternatives Soap nuts in a drawstring bag, with some soap nuts spilling out of it.](https://naturalcave.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/soap-nuts-bag-351x221.jpg)
For better or for worse, doing laundry is a standard part of life in the world we live in. But have you ever taken the time to think about the impact that your clean clothing has ON the world? It turns out that most commercial laundry detergents are pretty nasty – full of toxic chemicals […]
![6 Reliable Alternatives to Coffee You Should Try Today Matcha powder - an alternative to coffee.](https://naturalcave.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/matcha-powder-351x221.jpg)
In the US, approximately 80% of the population consumes caffeine daily – much of this coming in the form of coffee. Historically speaking however, the US (and much of the Western world) was late to the coffee game. Alas, it appears we’ve made up for lost time, for consumption of coffee and other caffeinated beverages […]
![How to eat for Sustained Energy A notebook and a pencil surrounded by real food](https://naturalcave.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/notebook-next-to-real-food-351x221.jpg)
In today’s fast paced world people are always on the lookout for new ways to get the energy they need to propel themselves through the day. Energy boosting goods and services seem to be everywhere, from caffeine loaded drinks, to yoga classes promoting improvements in energy levels. When it comes to increasing energy, it seems […]
![8 Reasons You Should Start Eating Fermented Foods Fermented Foods: Sauerkraut in a square, green bowl/pot](https://naturalcave.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sauerkraut-in-square-bowl-351x221.jpg)
Fermented foods are trendy right now. Kimchi, kombucha and crusty sourdough breads are all prevalent in natural food stores. What’s all the fuss about? Can ferments really live up to all the health-food miracle hype? Let’s look at the facts.
What does it mean when food is fermented?
Fermentation is the chemical process through which […]