Did you know that some basic foods such as milk, cheese, chocolate, grapefruit juice and even some green leafy vegetables can react negatively with some medications? Some of these mixes can lead to ineffectiveness of the drug or can lead to more dangerous consequences. This is one more reason to check the medication box or […]
Reposted from June 3, 2015 Most of us tend to check out the labels for the ingredients or calorie or carb count. However, don’t forget to check out the UPC bar codes and the PLU codes. You’ll be amazed at the “hidden” information they reveal. The Universal Product Code (UPC) is a series of numbersand […]
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 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 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 4, 2015 How often do you buy food just to see it go bad before it gets eaten. Check out these food saver tips to help keep your food fresh longer. Bananas Put saran wrap around the stems of the bananas to keep them from going bad Bread Of course you can […]
Reposted from January 28, 2015 Soy has long been believed to be a health food. For many vegetarians, it’s their main source of protein. It’s also been touted as a milk alternative and even the base in some baby formulas. Soy, furthermore, has been popularized due to its being a main staple for centuries as […]
Reposted from January 22, 2014 Warning salmon lovers–the following is graphic and may be offensive and upsetting to some of you. The fish you thought was a heart-healthy option may be more a whale of a tale. Unfortunately, the demand has created mass production more of Frankenfish than those amazing pink fish we all imagine […]
Reposted from November 18, 2014 Thankful for the Sweeter Things in Life While most of us are preparing for the big Food Fest, you can still indulge in delicious home-baked goodies that are still delicious, sweet and satisfying. What they are missing are things you won’t notice at all– sugar and wheat flour. To […]