✓ Do follow the Environmental Working Group’s “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean 15” Lists

✗    Don’t eat foods with artificial flavors, sugars, and   colors

• Helps to guide which foods should be bought organic and which are okay to buy conventional based on pesticide use and GMOs.

✓ Do use wool dryer balls (optional: add a few drops of lavender essential oil for a scent boost)

✗    Don’t use dryer sheets

✓ Do use glass storage containers or silicone bags (which are also microwave and dishwasher safe!)

✗    Don’t usePlastic and Styrofoam, which can leach chemicals into your foods and beverages

✓ Do be careful which beauty products you use

• Deodorants, lotions, makeup, etc. can contain preservatives, fragrances, artificial colors, sulfates, and other chemicals that can be absorbed into your skin.

✓ Do choose products to use in your home that are free fromFragrances, Air Fresheners, or harsh chemicals

Featured Recipe: 

Hummus- Crusted Chicken with Veggies

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (filleted)
• Salt and Pepper
• 1 zucchini, chopped **
• 1 yellow squash, chopped **
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup hummus
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Lemon
• 1 tsp. smoked paprika or sumac

** Can substitute zucchini and yellow squash for brussels sprouts, green beans, or another vegetable of your choice

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Prepare a large baking dish with olive oil.
• Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl, toss the zucchini, squash and onion (or your vegetables of choice) with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Place the veggies in the baking dish in an even layer. Lay the chicken breasts on top of the veggies, then cover each of them with hummus. 
• Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the chicken and veggies. Sprinkle the paprika or sumac on top.
• Bake for 25-30 minute, until the chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender.