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Recent Food Posts
GMO’s in Food Affect Your Genes
The term GMO is tossed around a lot these days, especially in the healthy food world. What is a GMO and why are more and more people saying we need to avoid them? GMO’s are genetically modified organisms and they are made by combining DNA (genes) from different organisms. I think this technology is [...]
Blessed are the Beekeepers Review & Giveaway!
I’m really excited to introduce you to Blessed [are the] Beekeepers! Blessed [are the] Beekeepers is a locally owned beekeeping business in Mobile, AL. Owner Mark Renn maintains multiple bee hives at community gardens in the West Mobile area. They offer a variety of products from honey and beeswax lip balm to dried spice mixes, [...]
Organic Vs Natural – Do You Know the Difference?
That’s a pretty-looking label, but do you know what it means? Absolutely nothing. It’s just marketing hype. Consumers are waking up to what’s been happening to our food, and are wanting to make healthier choices. The big companies know this, and so they’re beginning to label things “natural”, no matter what they are. The [...]
Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil Review & Giveaway!!!
Tropical Traditions recently sent me a jar of coconut oil to review – and one to give away! So stay tuned at the end of this post to learn how to win your own jar! I am a relative newcomer to coconut oil and have to admit that I was slow to try it out [...]
What Did Your Dinner Have For Dinner?
What did your dinner have for dinner? The answer to that question might be more important than you think. If your dinner meat came from a conventional store, and from a conventional farm, you might prefer to not know the answer. Jon Taggart, a Texas farmer, described for the Time Magazine how he used to raise [...]
Have you tried Kombucha? Plus Get Started Making Your Own
A kombucha craze is sweeping the nation. These bottles are popping up even in grocery stores like Kroger, and more and more people are jumping on the band wagon. I am not a fan, but my husband and kids both really like it. Have you tried it? What is kombucha, anyway? According to Wikipedia, [...]
Chick-fil-a Debuts Healthier Kids’ Meal
When you’re on the road with kids, or just out running errands, sometimes you need food NOW. Chick-fil-a just released a press release about their new, healthier kid’s meals. It’s still not as good as a home-cooked meal from organic, free-range chickens cooked with a healthy oil instead of GMO-laden canola oil. But when you [...]
Make-Your-Own All Natural Soda Alternative
Most of us know that soda is bad for us. Calcium leeching from our bones, too much sugar, that kind of thing. And most of us drink it anyway. I’ve shared before how Coke was one of the hardest things for me to give up. The drink you see in the glass above is a [...]
Recent Health Posts
Sugar Shrinks Your Brain
I’m not as smart as I used to be. But, I just thought it was something that happened to everybody as we aged… part of life. Now I wonder – because I’ve learned: sugar shrinks your brain. And I have a CRAZY sweet tooth. Plus the blood sugar roller coaster ride that goes hand in [...]
Common Toiletry Ingredient Found in 99% of Breast Cancer
Once you finish reading this post, I want you to get up from the computer and go to your bathroom. Pull out your personal care products and read the labels. Throw in the trash EVERYTHING that has an ingredient with a paraben on the label. Don’t think twice about it, or dwell too much on [...]
Homemade All-Purpose Cleaner Recipe
Alternatives for commercial cleaners are growing in popularity, as more people realize how easy they are to make, and how much safer they are to use around the house! I still use vinegar and baking soda a lot as a basic cleaner, but I also really like this simple, all-purpose cleaner recipe. It includes a [...]
The Fluoride Question
Fluoride can be a controversial topic. As with so many things with life, many of us will have varying opinions. I’m great with that. My goal is to challenge us to ask questions and not simply accept the status quo, so we make informed decisions for our families. After that digression, back to fluoride. :) [...]
Beyond the Sunburn – The Power of Aloe Vera
Most of us pull out our aloe vera gel and liberally apply it when we spend too much time in the sun. It’s a lifesaver for helping out a bad sunburn, but did you know that aloe vera juice can have all kinds of powerful healing effects on the body? My use of aloe vera [...]
Declogging Without Harsh Chemicals
We had a SUPER DUPER GROSS mess in our house last week. I’ll spare you the details, except to say that it was revolting. I’ve traveled to 3rd world countries and seen some scary stuff. This was up there. We needed a super-hero for our drain, and FAST! I didn’t want to use harsh chemicals [...]
FREE 1 year Subscription to Life Extension Magazine!
I am super excited to share this deal with you! Life Extensions is offering a 1 year subscription to their magazine for absolutely FREE, no strings attached. I first picked up a copy at Sprouts in early fall and this is now by far my favorite magazine. I ordered a subscription almost right away and, [...]
Why It’s Time to Boycott Juice
I have some sad news. You might have heard Dr. Oz’s report that he had tested samples of apple juice and found them contaminated with arsenic. He received a lot of backlash for his claims, but it caused some of the mainstream media (and the FDA) to launch an investigation. Turns out, he was right. [...]
