I am a mother, child advocate lawyer, food activist, and entrepreneur. This is a story of how focusing on diet…
Naturally occurring toxins and environmental pollutants are everywhere. Some are easier to avoid than others. Whilst regular detoxification through a healthy diet, a cleanse when needed, and health-promoting lifestyle habits can help remove these toxins from our bodies; we need to ensure we know exactly where the biggest sources come from, and do our best to minimize our exposure in the first place.
Bisphenol A or BPA has been connected to a variety of health problems ranging from cancer to heart disease. But much of the science is showing that it negatively effects our bodies, leading to hormone related issues like breast cancer and possibly birth defects.
When the latest Consumer Reports landed on my doorstep last week, I was a lover of shrimp. But after reading…
Recently, fermented foods like sauerkraut and kimchi have been making news For people living without modern medicine and refrigeration, fermentation…
How Much Protein Do You Need And What Kinds? Protein is on everyone’s lips whether you love or loathe the…
Just last week, we reported that lunchmeat is far the healthy choice you think it is. Although it is lean, and full of protein, it is also heavily processed and loaded with nitrates and nitrites and has been linked to an increase in heart disease risk. Yet, at the same time, you don’t want to ditch the homemade sandwich for eating out every day. Studies have shown that individuals that eat out on a daily basis exceed their sodium intake everyday—often within their one-hour lunch break. Eek!
In several states, voters have the opportunity to vote on GMO regulation. Whether or not your state is being…
As we enter the year 2014, we have all most likely been exposed to every single fad diet known to…
A healthy liver is vital for your well-being. Your liver helps regulate blood sugar levels, balancing sugar cravings; benefits a…