7 DAILY HABITS FOR A MORE SUSTAINABLE LIFE
In the spirit of Earth Month, what better time is there to start developing habits to green your routine? At Spud we’re firm believers that companies and governments need to…
CFIA PORK RECALL
With news of the recent pork recall affecting both Pine Haven and Irvings Farms pork products, we would like to provide some clarity. First and foremost, our deepest condolences for…
PROBIOTICS VS PREBIOTICS: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE
Gut health has been a topic of much discussion, and for good reason: a healthy gut microbiome can have an impact on many aspects of life, from mental health to…
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES – WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
Have you ever gotten in an argument about whether something is a fruit or a vegetable? You're not alone and we're here to clear the air: Fruits are defined as…
THE DIRTY TRUTH ABOUT SOIL, AGRICULTURE, AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Did you know that if we took better care of our soil, we could reduce greenhouse gas, use less pesticides, promote biodiversity, and support our local farmers? But in…
HAPPY EARTH DAY FROM THE Spud SUSTAINABILITY TEAM!
Happy Earth Day! Here at Spud, we believe our beautiful planet should be celebrated every day. The food industry is notorious for waste, both of the food and packaging variety…
OAT MILK: THE MOST AFFORDABLE HOMEMADE PLANT-BASED MILK
Ever since I made my first homemade almond milk, I’ve been obsessed with making plant-based milks. It’s not that I don’t like cow milk, but the only time I ever…
HOW TO MAKE FAT FUELLED COFFEE (DAIRY + REFINED OIL FREE)
Fats are back! In the past fats have been villainized in the media and on grocery store shelves, but there is now a movement against wrongfully deeming all fat…
HOW MUCH WATER DOES IT TAKE TO PRODUCE YOUR FAVE FOODS?
As if we weren’t concerned about enough environmental woes already, here’s another one to add to your list! Kidding (kind of), this list isn’t to depress you or make…
STRAWBERRIES TOP THE DIRTY DOZEN FOR 2018 – SEE WHAT ELSE MADE THE LIST
It's no secret that organic produce can be more expensive than conventional (see why here) so it's not always feasible to eat 100% organic. But how do you know what…
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