COOK WITH YOUR KIDS TO MAKE MEALT
As a parent, it can be incredibly challenging to nail down the perfect weeknight dinner menu that makes every hungry mouth in your home happy. This is especially true when you have picky little ones who demand waffles for dinner or dinosaur chicken nuggets seven nights a week. You may feel like your days as a short-order cook are endless, but we're here to tell you about a simple trick to making healthier meals everyone in your family will enjoy. The trick is quite simple: Have your kids cook with you! Cooking with your kids has multiple benefits that stretch far beyond the kitchen table, but the immediate reward is that you won’t cook alone anymore! Next time dinner time rolls around, grab your little sous-chefs to lend a hand so they can enjoy these three benefits. No. 1: Cooking teaches life skills. It may seem far off, but one day, your child will have to cook for themselves and eventually their own children, too. By teaching
them the basics of cooking now, you're providing them with a skill they’ll need to be capable adults.
No. 2: Cooking creates an adventurous eater. Imagine seeing something like asparagus or artichoke on the plate in front of you for the first time and being told you must eat that weird-looking thing. That's how many children experience food for the first time, which can feel like a scary experience.
Kids who help cook in the kitchen are much more likely to try new and
A GREENER FUTURE FOR ALL EXCITING ADVANCES IN THE WORLD OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
The hunt for sustainable energy sources continues! Throughout the past two decades, we have seen countless efforts around the globe to develop more environmentally friendly energy practices. You may have noticed solar panels appearing on roofs around your community or watched news reports about wind turbines offshore. These are far from the only efforts organizations, governments, and individuals are making. Two large-scale sustainability projects were announced that could lead to a more sustainable future. Solar Railways In many areas of Europe, the best way to get from point A to point B is by train. Switzerland alone has a national railway network that
stretches over 2,000 miles. A startup called Sun-Ways recently announced a plan to outfit Swiss railway lines with solar panels to generate additional power. Sun-Ways developed a specialized train car to lay down solar panels between the rails of the track using minimal labor. The company estimates that its solar panels can generate 2% of Switzerland’s annual energy consumption. At the time of writing this article, Sun-Ways is still waiting for a sign-off from the Federal Office of Transport to proceed, as concerns have been raised regarding the durability and reflectivity of the panels. New Wind Turbines Offshore wind farms are nothing new. They first appeared in 1991, but
the technology has evolved immensely. The Spain- based startup X1 Wind has created a new floating wind turbine prototype that could change the entire industry. Located off the Canary Islands, the X1 floating turbine is more efficient and environmentally friendly than other turbines. The best news? In March, it generated its first kilowatt-hour of power, opening the door for further manufacturing. These are just a couple of the many sustainability projects recently introduced. As long as we continue to develop and discover environmentally friendly practices, we can look forward to a greener future for all.
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