The Inconvenient Truth About Canola Oil
According to the mainstream media, Canola oil is “heart healthy” and a good source of monounsaturated fats similar to olive oil. Unfortunately, much of what you hear in the mainstream …
Natural Health
Nutrient-dense, whole food meals and a non-toxic lifestyle are some of the best ways to protect your family’s health and the environment. Here’s how to get started…
The Complete Guide to Sugar and Sugar Substitutes
There’s a lot of confusion out there about the different kinds of sugar and sweeteners available today, how to use them, and whether they are healthy and safe to use. …
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Is Your Sunscreen Safe?
Did you know that research shows that 97% of Americans have toxic sunscreen chemicals in their blood? Anything that you put on your skin can enter your bloodstream, and most …
Egg Carton Labels and What They Really Mean
Finding eggs that are safe, nutritious and humanely raised can be a challenge for many people, and the labels on egg cartons certainly don’t help. Sometimes they can even be …
Why You Should Soak Your Nuts and Seeds
High in vitamins, minerals, protein and healthy fats, nuts and seeds are little powerhouses of nutrition. However, nuts and seeds also contain phytic acid and large amounts of enzyme inhibitors …
Why Salt is Actually Good for You
Salt has earned a bad reputation in some circles, so it may comes as a surprise to hear this ancient seasoning, consumed unrefined and in moderation, is actually vital for …
Dandelion Magnesium Cream for Muscle Cramps
There are over 85,000 chemicals in use in our soaps, shampoos, deodorants, lotions, make-up and home cleaning products. Guess how many have been tested for safety? Almost none. Chemicals Get …
Are Superfoods Bad for the Environment?
It seems like every time you open a food magazine or read a food website these days, people are promoting the latest “superfood.” I’ve learned from these sources that my …
Honey Ginger Cough Syrup
Like many households, we are passing around various winter bugs with their share of fevers, aches, sniffles, sneezes and coughs. The recipe for getting better in our house is lots …
How to Use Stinging Nettles
Today I weeded my very overgrown flower garden, and learned (the hard way) that stinging nettles are the most common weed there. But despite the fire in my hands that …
Is Alzheimer’s Disease Caused by Diet?
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is now as epidemic as heart disease, diabetes or cancer in the U.S., except Alzheimer’s is always fatal. Alzheimer’s is the sixth-leading cause of death for all …
Save Money and the Planet with Meal Planning
We know now, more than ever, that our daily choices directly affect the environment, and the health and safety of future generations. We’ve gotten better about recycling, bringing reusable bags …
