Reposted from May 21, 2015 They call it “Food with Integrity.” I call it Great Food with an Even Greater Message. My kids were ecstatic when we stopped in for lunch the other day as it is one of their favorite places to eat. Upon entering, I was thrilled to see the following placard next […]
Reposted from May 13, 2015 Listen to Your Gut Some say your gut is your second brain. It doesn’t seem like it makes much sense but we do instinctively know this. Something we have all experienced is getting butterflies (a stress response) when we are nervous. There is a lot more to your gut than […]
Reposted from May 7, 2015 While we’re only at the beginning of May, it feels like summer! People are stocking up early on sunscreen, but it’s important to know what to look for. Just like your food, be sure to look at the ingredients. The Environmental Working Group is an amazing watchdog group that helps […]
What type of person are you? Do bad things always seem to happen to you or do you sometimes come across challenges that you just need to deal with? Do you feel sorry for yourself or are you grateful for the things you have? While we may not be able to control what happens in […]
Reposted from April 22, 2015 It’s hard to believe that the Kraft Dinner many of us grew up on was so toxic! In particular, Kraft Mac and Cheese contains artificial Yellow Dye #5 and Yellow Dye #6. What’s the big deal you ask? It’s toxic and can be carcinogenic (that means its agents are known […]
Reposted from March 31, 2015 No April Fool’s here! The following are some great home remedies that you will use (perhaps just in time before this big holiday weekend!): Bad Breath – Offend people no more with this simple after drink of black tea. Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago reported that the […]
Reposted from March 19, 2015 Who knew Epsom Salts could do so much? Epsom Salt Baths are one of the great ways to detoxify the body, get rid of headaches, soothe muscles and even help decrease inflammation. Epsom salts consist of magnesium and sulfate. Magnesium is crucial to our bodily functions and is now one […]
Reposted from March 5, 2014 Getting healthy is big money and everyone is trying to promote their products as “healthy” -whether they are or not. However, some major players are realizing they can’t get away with their questionable claims. Two major lawsuits have made headlines against two of the biggest beverage powerhouses, Coca-Cola with its […]
Reposted from February 25, 2014 Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you’ve heard of going Paleo as the newest of the “old” diet trends. In fact, it is also aptly named the Caveman Diet. It pretty much mimics what cavemen ate hundreds of thousands of years ago back in the Paleolithic era. Our cave […]
Reposted from February 19, 2015 It’s all over the news–yes, you can eat the WHOLE egg now as studies show that cholesterol in food does not necessarily lead high cholesterol and to cardiovascular disease. The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee just declared that cholesterol is “not considered a nutrient of concern for over-consumption.” Finally, it’s time […]