Harvesting basil, biting into tiny sun gold tomatoes, feeling my skin warm under the bright sun, drinking iced tea: these are the things I think of when I think of summer’s bounty. Next to cilantro, basil is my favorite herb.
My Natural Sweeteners of Choice
Natural sweeteners, while better than refined ones, should still be avoided, if possible. You get it. But when you do break down and use a natural sweetener, which natural sweeteners should you use? These are my favorites.
IS IT SAFE TO EAT SEAFOOD?
Many feel uncertain as to the safety of fish in general, not to mention which fish specifically are safe, if any. How do you sort through the news, recommendations and warnings to know what to purchase? Is seafood even a necessary part of our diet?
Undiluted Essential Oils for Babies: Busted Essential Oil Myth #3
You’re told essential oils are natural and pure enough to be used on your baby without dilution. Before you slather your infant with essential oils, I want to explain why that is not recommended, and offer you some safe alternatives.
Study Finds GMOs Hiding In “GMO-Free” Cereals
In the quest to avoid genetically-modified organisms (GMOs), many opt to buy “all-natural” or even certified “GMO-free” breakfast cereals. Sadly, a report recently issued by the Cornucopia Institute studied the contents of these cereals and found utterly shocking results. Many of the so-called “natural” cereals tested contained up to 100% GMO ingredients!
Is Your Cheese Made With GMOs?
id you know that most cheese in the United States is made from genetically modified ingredients? Additionally surprising? Many European cheeses imported to America, while from countries where GMOs are limited, are GMO-sourced.
Table Salt vs. Sea Salt
Table salt and Sea Salt are NOT the same thing, nor do they both convey the same health benefits. Beware of highly refined salt, as it’s lacking in the trace minerals our bodies crave.
Your Tuna May Not Be Tuna
According to a recent study, a shocking 94% of the fish sold as white tuna was actually something altogether different. Most often, it was snake mackerel, a type of fish known for carrying a toxin that can cause severe diarrhea when eaten.
Arsenic In Your Rice
Last week, a Consumer Reports study found “worrisome” levels of arsenic in rice. Consumer Reports studied more than 200 samples of rice and rice-containing products like infant cereals to come to their conclusions. Organic rice baby cereal, brown rice, white rice, rice cereals. There were no exceptions to the rule. Foods containing rice contained unusually high levels of arsenic.
Healthy Seafood: What to Buy
Confused about what kinds of seafood to buy? What the healthiest seafood choices are? Which ones are free from toxins? Which ones are sustainably caught? You aren’t alone.
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