Unfortunately, there are going to be chemicals in processed foods. Trace amounts of pesticides such as glyphosate are not uncommon to be found in many foods. Glyphosate is classified by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer as “probably carcinogenic” (cancer-causing) to humans. Monsanto, the company who manufactures the pesticide states that … [Read more…]
WHAT?! YES, IT IS TRUE. Kale and many others have made the list of things to watch out for. One more reason to grow it yourself, or buy organic. If you cannot do either of these, fill your sink with water and vinegar and soak your vegetables and rinse and dry before refrigeration. For smoothies, … [Read more…]
According to consumer reports : Things are looking grim for this longtime lunchbox staple. According to new testing from Consumer Reports, measurable levels of various heavy metals—arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury—may lurking in your children’s favorite juice box. Out of the study’s 45 fruit juices across 24 kid-marketed brands—from Welch’s and Juicy Juice to Honest Kids, among … [Read more…]
Tired of hearing your kids complain about food touching other food? Try this great tool for a quick fix. Source: Food Divider to Keep Different Foods Separated on Plate | POPSUGAR Family
SUGAR FOR BREAKFAST? Turns out it may be true. Studies have shown that more and more kids are starting their day with a sugar rush. Try these strategies to cut it down. Making a smoothie? Or yogurt parfait? Try using half plain yogurt with half sweetened . They probably wont know the difference … [Read more…]
You know the story! Stay away from the dyes they will make your child hyper. Eliminate all dyes and watch your child’s behavior do a 180. So which is it? Studies are ongoing , yet significant enough to cause concern. Manmade food dyes have been around for over 150 years and continue today. Sometimes they … [Read more…]
The more we learn about fruits and vegetables importance in fueling and maintaining brain function, muscle mass, disease resistance and energy , the more we recognize why we need them on the table. I never understood why these poor guys are always put last or used like a punishment. They are so beautiful … [Read more…]
Are the saturated fats in coconut oil different? Roughly 80 percent of the fat in coconut oil is saturated. Yet some people claim that coconut oil doesn’t raise LDL. Not true, says Frank Sacks, professor of cardiovascular disease prevention at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of public Health. “The evidence is straightforward and compelling. Saturated … [Read more…]
EVER FIND YOURSELF STARING AT THIS FOR 20 MIN? MAYBE THESE TIPS WILL HELP check calories fat sugar additives Try to opt for Greek for added cultures. … [Read more…]
Adaptogens to help stress Stress affects everyone at some time, and chronic stress can cause incredible damage to the body—from the brain to the heart to the stomach to the intestines and even to the reproductive system. Stress can cause headaches, lack of energy, memory problems, increased blood pressure, weight gain, constipation, lowered libido, and … [Read more…]