I’m Herrman the Horse here and I would like to share a tip about making your work space more inviting: put a plant in a corner of your desk. A plant will make the space seem more alive and green; it will also help purify the air in your workplace.

This is just a short health tip that can go a long way: please keep track of your medical appointments for routine exams and screenings. Depending on one’s age, family health history and other factors, early detection can help save precious human lives.

I am Uncle Oinkster the Pig with our tip for today. Being outdoors is a good way for all family members to get some exercise together. For example, you might want to take a walk in the forest or the park to get some fresh air and spend some quiet time in nature.

. Flipo the Penguin: Hi, I’m Flipo. Flipy the Penguin: And I’m Flipy. Flipo the Penguin: Today we are going to share a tip for meal planning. Flipy the Penguin: For example, you can sit down one evening and create several weekly menus. Flipo the Penguin: That will take away the guesswork when you’re too busy. Flipy the Penguin: Grains such as quinoa and beans are nutritious and flexible. Flipo the Penguin: You could use them throughout the week in salads, soups, casseroles and other dishes. Flipy the Penguin: This will ensure you eat balanced, healthy and nutritious meals all week. Flipo the Penguin: Bon appetit! .

. I am Lamberta the Sheep. Using unrefined, cold pressed oils is an important part of a healthy balanced diet. One unrefined oil you can use for frying is safflower oil. The other unrefined oils which are great for salad dressings and any low temperature cooking are grape seed oil, corn oil, olive oil, sesame oil, sunflower oil and peanut oil. So enjoy a healthy diet using unrefined oils.

I am JennyPurrrr the Cat, and I’d like to share a tip about your cell phones. After you finish charging your cell phone, please remember to remove the charger from the power socket. Even if your phone is not plugged in, energy is still wasted, unless you unplug the charger.

. I am Rufie the Dog, and today I’d like to present a tip about fermented food. From kimchee in Korea to sauerkraut in Germany, to miso and kombucha in Japan and tempeh in Indonesia, these healthy foods have become known all over the world. Fermentation in general increases digestibility and nutrition. So, if you like, try some delicious fermented food.

Halo, I’m Clucky the Chicken, and I’d like to give you a tip about ginger, the universal medicine. Ginger is known and loved in kitchens around the world for its aromatic flavor in cooking, but it also has therapeutic effects in various ailments such as the flu, nausea and muscle pains. Ginger truly is a wonderful gift of nature..

. Halo, I am Oinky the Piglet. Today I am going to give a tip that will save you both time and money. How do you do this? Well, when you cook, simply cook in larger quantities. You can take the leftovers to work for your lunch. Also you can add other ingredients to the meal the following evening, thus creating something different, or freeze it for another day. So next time you cook, you might want to think about cooking in bulk. You will also notice your electricity or gas bill will decrease.

I’m Mooyi the Cow with today’s tip about going small. If you want to warm a bagel for breakfast, or bake potatoes for dinner, a small toaster oven might be a good choice. It will toast, brown or bake almost anything that you would do in a large oven. You can enjoy your food knowing you have saved on your power bills and helped save energy.

. Today I’d like to tell you about one of nature’s great gifts to us: the beetroot. It is an excellent source of iron, and also a good source of vitamin A, manganese, and potassium. There are many ways to serve beetroot. I prefer mine in a quick and nutritious juice combining beetroot, carrot and apple. It’s a very healthy start to your day, or in fact, any time of day.

I’d to tell you a great way to prolong the life of celery and keep it fresh. If you wrap it in aluminum foil and put in the refrigerator; it will keep for weeks. Very simple, indeed!

I am Lionardo the Lion. Today I’d like to tell you about a wonderful herb: parsley. It is a good remedy for indigestion and is also high in vitamins A and C, besides iron and magnesium. Growing a pot of parsley is a great addition to your kitchen window sill, patio or garden.

Today’s tip is about minimizing the power usage of your computer. You can do this by activating the power management functions on your computer. Support.com can give you free advice as to how to put your computer into a sleeping mode when you are not using it.

. Today I have a very useful cooking tip, especially for those of you who have a busy lifestyle. You may want to explore the wonders of a rice cooker. Besides cooking rice in it, you can use it as an all-in-one cooking pot: simply stir-fry various vegetables of your choice. It’s very convenient because it heats up the food fast, and it’s safe to be left unattended as it turns off by itself.