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3 Clever Uses for Leftover Almond Pulp

Almond milk…it’s delicious, nutrient-rich and a great solution?for those of us?who are vegan or lactose intolerant. That said, if you’re making your own almond milk, you’ve probably got a fridge full of leftover almond pulp just staring you in the face.

Today, I’ll be giving you the rundown on my three favorite uses for leftover almond pulp, including scrumptious almond pulp crackers, almond pulp hummus (yes, I said hummus!) and almond pulp body scrub. Let’s dive in!

How to Make Almond Pulp Crackers (Vegan + Paleo)

This recipe for Easy Almond Pulp Crackers was designed by Megan at Detoxinista to help you make use of ingredients you likely already have on hand, including olive oil, coconut oil and various herbs.?They’re absolutely delicious!

Ingredients:

1 scant cup wet almond pulp
3 tablespoons olive or coconut oil
1 tablespoon ground flax or chia seeds
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 tablespoons fresh or dried herbs
1 garlic clove, minced
Water as needed

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Combine all ingredients and stir well. If it looks dry, add water one tablespoon at a time, just until it can be pressed together into a firm dough.
Transfer the mixture to a sheet of parchment paper, place another sheet on top, then use a rolling pin to roll to 1/8-inch thick (Thin = Crispy).
Cut the dough into whatever shapes you like, then poke them with a fork so they’ll bake evenly. This recipe should make approximately 20 crackers.
Bake until crisp and golden ? about 15?20 minutes.
Cool completely, then store in an airtight container for up to a few days.

How to Make Almond Pulp Body Scrub

Raw almond pulp (leftover after straining homemade almond milk) also makes a delightful body scrub. Simply mix 1 cup of raw almond pulp with?2 tablespoons of sweet almond oil?and?5?10 drops of your favorite essential oil, and you’re set!

Use it to gently?exfoliate in the shower or bath, then store the rest for up to a few days in an airtight container in the fridge.

How to Make Almond Pulp Hummus (Vegan)

Don’t knock it till you try it?? this Almond Hummus recipe?made by the lovely Liberty at Homespun Capers is actually really?fantastic!?And the only equipment you need?is a food processor.

Ingredients:

1 small clove of garlic
1 tightly-packed cup of leftover nut pulp
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup cold-pressed olive oil
1/4 cup hulled tahini
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or more to taste)
1/4 teaspoon dried chili flakes (optional)
Ground black pepper, to taste
Top with fresh herbs, paprika, and olive oil drizzle

Directions:

Mince the garlic and add to a small bowl.
Use a fork to stir in the nut pulp and water till combined, then mix in the remaining ingredients (excusing toppings).
You may need to add more water to reach your ideal consistency ? just don’t let it get too runny!
Taste and add more lemon juice, olive oil, salt, or tahini to taste.
Serve drizzled with olive oil, herbs, and a dusting of paprika.
This hummus will keep in the fridge for up to one week, assuming you make it the same day as you make your almond milk.

Do you think you’ll try one of these? Let us know how you fare!

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5 Zero Waste Swaps to Make in Your Bathroom

Going zero waste can feel daunting ? trust me, I remember the feeling! The average American generates 4.5 pounds of trash every single day (that’s 220 million tons total each year).?How in the world does a person shrink down all that?household waste into nothing? Are there really?sustainable alternatives to everything I use in my daily life?

Truth is, going zero waste happens over the course of a lifetime ? baby step by baby step. One day, you decide to stop accepting plastic straws at restaurants; the next you locate a bulk shop in your area and start shopping exclusively package-free. And every day in between you gradually replace disposable, limited-use items with reusable, lasting ones.

Why This is Important

Our world is hooked on disposables. We manufacture and purchase?vast amounts of unrecyclable goods that are?designed to fail on us, then we throw them away without a second thought. Many of these are?single use plastics?that will not?decompose?for hundreds, if not thousands, of years.

As such, most of these swaps involve replacing plastic with something better (often stainless steel, natural fibers or bamboo) that will stand the test of time or decompose naturally when it’s time to toss it.

Ready to join the party? Start by using up your old products (recycling, giving them away or selling them online), then gradually introduce these new options into your routine. Take care of them and you’ll be able to prevent all sorts of bathroom garbage from going to the landfill. Yipee!

10 Zero Waste Swaps to Make in Your Bathroom

1) Handkerchiefs vs. Tissues

Whether you’re fighting a cold or just dealing with allergies, it’s likely you go through a lot of tissues in your daily life. Grab a hankie instead! You can rinse?these as you go, then boil and line dry to get rid of any bacteria. Plus, they’re so much softer on the nose.

Related: 6 Potent Healing Herbs for Cold and Flu

2) Safety Razor vs. Disposable Razors

Disposable plastic razors are non-recyclable and extremely expensive. Plus, I’ve found that they tend to deteriorate remarkably quickly. Keep your skin smooth with a durable, stainless steel safety razor like this one instead and stop tossing razors for good.

3) Bulk Shampoo vs. Packaged Shampoo

Did you know you can buy hair and beauty products in bulk at most?bulk health food stores? It’s true! Just pour?what you need into a refillable glass pump bottle and use till it’s time to top off again. I purchased mine from Amazon, but you could likely find these in the bath aisle of any department store.

4) Coconut Oil vs. Makeup Remover

I’ve never found an eye makeup remover I like better than pure, organic coconut oil. It’s multi-purpose and dissolves?whatever tough makeup I have on at the end of the day. Buy your coconut oil in glass, then reuse or recycle the jar when you’re done with it.

Related: 15 Surprising Uses for Coconut Oil

5) Bamboo Toothbrush vs. Plastic Toothbrush

It’s time to be done with plastic like this for good! Standard plastic toothbrushes with plastic bristles are non-recyclable and wasteful. Look for a bamboo option instead. They are 100 percent biodegradable, eco-friendly and sustainably sourced and produced. Cool right? My favorite brands include Brush with Bamboo, WowE?and f.e.t.e. Huge fan!

Which zero waste swaps will you be making in your bathroom this fall? I’d love to know which ones stand out to you!?

Related:
How to Host a Zero Waste Dinner Party
3?Essential Zero Waste Items to Keep in Your Car
10 Ways to Start Living Zero Waste

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20 Creative Uses for Liquid Castile Soap

Castile soap is a delightful, multi-use product whosehistory stretches back thousands of years to the Castile region of Spain (hence the name).

The story goes that, after millennia of use in Syria, Crusaders encountered caravans of the stuff being transported along the Silk Road. The Crusadersthen promptly took some back with them to Europe, where they recreated the formula for manufacturing at home.

There’s a reason we are still using Castile soap today: the soapmade from pure, high quality oils like olive oil andlaurel oilis as effective as it is gentle, and its uses are abundant.

Plus, Castile soap is vegan! Most traditional soaps are made from animal oils and fats; this one is veggie oil only. If you haven’t tried Castile soap yet, you really must!

Ready to dive in? Let me show you what liquid Castile soap can do.

20 Creative Uses for Liquid Castile Soap

Beauty & Hygiene

1) Wash your face.

Use a couple of drops of Castile soap as a face wash! The product will not strip your face of its natural oils, but will remove any dirt and grime sitting there. Add essential oils if you’d like to customize.

2) Use as shaving cream.

Lather a few drops of Castile soap on your legs then shave as you normally do. No nasty chemicals here; just pure, vegetable goodness.

3) Wash your young children’s hair.

When kids are young, their bodies don’t produce enough oil to really need conventional shampoo. Just lather a drop or two of unscented, Castile soap with water to remove daily grime and rinse as usual. Transition to shampoo as they get older.

4)Make a soothing foot scrub.

Mix together 1 Tablespoon liquid Castile soap (peppermint or unscented) with 2 Tablespoons coconut oil, 3-5 drops Tablespoon peppermint extract, and 1 cup of white sugar. Combine well, then transfer to an airtight container. Scrub feet, rinse and pat dry, then pop on some socks to keep the moisture in!

5)Cleanse as a body wash.

Mix 4 Tablespoons of liquid Castile soap with 4 Tablespoons of Raw honey. Add 2 Tablespoons of another oil (I recommend olive oil), and 10-15 drops of the essential oil of your choice. Carefully mix together without creating bubbles, then add into your body wash container.

In the Kitchen

6) Rinse the skins of fruits and veggies.

Swish around a few drops of liquid Castile soap into a bowl full of lukewarm water. Let the produce soak in the mixture for a few minutes, then scrub and rinse them off.

7) Cleanse the countertops.

Homemade all-purpose cleaners are a breeze to make when you have Castile soap on hand. Just fill your spray bottle a quarter of the way full with white distilled vinegar, add water to the top, then add a squirt of Castile soap. Add essential oils if you like.

8) Mop hard floors.

Add 1 Tablespoon of liquid Castile soap to a gallon of hot water. Mop with this and your floors will come out squeaky clean and shiny! Add a few drops of orange essential oil for added shine.

9) Scrub the sink.

Sinks, tubs, faucets, you name it! This little mixture is all you need.

Mix 1 1/2 cups of baking soda with 1/2 cup liquid Castile soap, then add a few drops of essential oil (I recommend grapefruit seed extract or tea tree oil) for a paste that behaves like your traditional Soft Scrub. Just add a little dollop to a clean, damp rag, and clean away.

10)Make homemade dishwasher soap.

Around the House

11) Wash your dog’sfur.

Get your dog wet, then massagea couple of squirts of peppermint Castile soap into the fur until it is lathered. Rinse with warm water and be careful not to get it in their eyes and ears!

12) Scrub the toilet.

For a quick toilet bowl touch-up, just toss in a few drops and scrub as you normally would.

13) Make foaming hand soap.

Have an empty foaming hand soap dispenser? Just fill it with three parts boiled water and one part liquid Castile soap. Shake gently. Add essential oils if you like!

14) Wash the dishes.

While it will not lather like normal dish soap, the product works just as well and will get your dishes clean.

15) Hand wash your laundry.

If you have delicates that require specialcare or handwashing, try using a few drops of Castile. This is also a great solution if you’re traveling at a hostel, bed and breakfast, or guest house that does not have laundering services. Wash in the sink or shower, then hang to dry near a heater or fan.

Other Ideas

16)Kill pesky ants.

Mix together a spray of Castile soap, water and vinegar, then spray at anypoints where ants are entering your home.

17) Shine the windows.

Mix one cup of white distilled vinegar with four teaspoons of Castile soap, and four cups of distilled warm water. Pour the mixture into a spray bottle, gently shake, then spray on your windows for a streak-free clean.

18) Make reusable cleaning cloths.

Have an old t-shirt that is well past wearable? Cut them up into rag-size cloths, then add to a jar filled with a liquid solution of 1 cup warm water, 1 ounce (or 1/8 cup) of liquid castile soap, and 8-10 drops of your favorite essential oil. Nice and easy!

19) Get carpet stains out of your rugs.

Mix one TablespoonCastile soap with 2-3 Tablespoonshydrogen peroxide. Pour or spray onto your carpet stain, scrub like you mean it, then soak up the wetness with a clean dry rag, or carpet cleaner.

20) Shine old pans.

Add a few drops to an old, oven stained pan, then scrub away! The residue will come off in a jiffy. Still struggling? Add a little bit of baking soda.

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Are Your Candles Toxic?

Candles are a lovely way to adda beautiful, calm ambiance to your homeunless they’re toxic and cause cancer. Sound like an exaggeration? I promise it’s not.

Conventionally-made candles are packed with some of the worst chemicals available, to the point that some compare breathing the fumes of a paraffin candle to breathing the exhaust from a diesel engine.

Thisshouldn’t be a surprise. Paraffin is the nasty by-product of gas and oil refineries. It comes out of the ground grayish and oozing, then gets bleached with chemical solvents and mixed with heavy fragrances to prepare it for use in pretty candles.

According to a study by the United States Department of Agriculture, burned paraffin candles emit many pollutants and carcinogens like benzene and toluene, each of which have been connected to cancer, asthma and birth defects.

On top of that, many candle wicks contain heavy metals like lead. Just a few hours of burning them can cause the air quality to degradefar beyond acceptable limits.

That’s not what I want in a candle!

When you burn a candle properly, you should only getcarbon dioxide and water vapor, saysthe National Candle Association. You shouldn’t have to settle for the indoor air pollution that a paraffin wax candle produces.

The good news is: you don’t have to!

There are numerous candle varieties out there that aren’t full of chemicals. In fact, some candles (those made from pure beeswax in particular) actually purify the air by removing pollution and allergens through the emission of negative ions.

One hundred percent pure beeswax candles are also thought to provide relief of allergies, sinus problems and asthma. Intuitively, this makes sense; the cleaner the air, the healthier the people who are breathing it.

Here’s what you should be looking for:

Candles labeled as lead-free.
Candles that are 100% beeswax with cotton wicks. No blends!
Candles made from 100% vegetable-based waxes.
Essential oil diffusers to dispense scents, rather than candles.

Here’s what you should avoid:

Candlesmade with paraffin wax in any form.
Candles that produce black soot around the wick when burned.
Candles that leave a mark like a pencil when you touch the wick to paper.
Candles that have a metal core.

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Lather Up Naturally With This DIY Shampoo

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Why I Made the Switch to Cloth Menstrual Pads, And You Should Too

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