Co-written by Michelle LaBrosse, MSME, PMP, Founder Cheetah Learning and Cheetah Power
and Erica Edmond, CAPM, Cheetah Green Team
In our quest to teach all things Project Management, we’ve begun to teach PM philosophies to every day situations and the greener, the better. As we began to dream up recipes and process to make a healthy meal, we found ourselves inadvertently inventing healthy cocktails to help us along our to-do list. The result was a comprehensive list of healthy cocktails one can enjoy anywhere from a dinner party to a Sunday brunch and everything in between.
PROJECT INITIATION
We wanted to dig deep into the health benefits of specific fruits and herbs. The first step in our project was to identify some of the tastiest, greenest ingredients and then find harmonious recipes to give one the greatest benefits per sip. It was decided that we’d debut these healthy cocktails at a social gathering for our colleagues and co-workers.
Here is what we deem kitchen must-haves:
1. Agave Nectar
This natural sweetener, is low on the glycemic index and will not cause sharp rises or falls in blood sugar. Agave nectar has anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties and has been found to protect against harmful intestinal bacteria. It is also thinner than honey, pours and dissolves well in both hot and cold liquids. You can find it in the cooking section or near the honey in most grocery stores. Read more on Bottoms Up to Great Health!…
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Cycling in China has been an essential mode of transport for the last century – both for goods and people. Despite the rise in popularity in scooters and electric bikes, the common pedal bicycle and rickshaws is still an overwhelming sight around China’s cities. I was recently introduced to the Treecycle, a bamboo trike, which has been developed by Shanghai based husband and wife team of Chris and Florian Trees aimed at making pedal travel more efficient, and environmentally friendly. Read more on Better City, Better Trike…
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Co-written by Michelle LaBrosse, MSME, PMP, Founder Cheetah Learning and Cheetah Power
and Erica Edmond, CAPM, Cheetah Green Team
Health is one of those things that we often take for granted until we’re fitting a virus or suddenly dealing with a healthcare issue. While many illnesses cannot be avoided entirely, there are many ways people can save themselves the aggravation of being knocked out for a few days or more.
After going through a couple of health scares myself, I’ve been reading up on the best ways to stay healthy through natural remedies and proven acts of wellness, and changing my habits. Here are my favorite “Mind, Body and Soul Wellness Tips that have helped me the most: Read more on Wellness Tips to Keep Your Mind, Body and Soul “in the Green”…
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