Is Your Shampoo Toxic?
In a recent study published in the journal, Science, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) — from products like pesticides, adhesives, cleaning agents and personal care products — were found to now rival cars as a source […]
Healthy Eating
The Health-conscious Eater’s Guide on How to Shop for Meat
Shopping for meat is complicated these days. When you’re a health-conscious eater, it can be a challenge to find meat that is in line with your natural and minimally processed food values. The labels on […]
Sulfites and Additives Unveiled
If you’ve ever looked at packaged food ingredients, they sometimes read like a foreign language. Are food product chemicals and additives bad for you? If so, which ones are the most harmful? Let’s take a […]
The Truth About Condiments
What’s a sandwich without a little mayonnaise or a hamburger without a little ketchup? Bland, some might say, but others might say, “Healthy!” Indeed, many of the condiments we grew up using are not very […]
10 Best and Worst Foods for High Blood Pressure
If you’re struggling with high blood pressure, your doctor may recommend medications, but you can also help the situation by changing your diet. In fact, in many cases, people can get their blood pressure under […]
Baked Pepper Rings with Chili Eggs
CLICK HERE to watch the YouTube video. INGREDIENTS 2 green, yellow, orange or red bell peppers 8 eggs 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 small red chili, diced finely Handful of shredded spinach leaves 3 cups […]
Mushroom Stuffed Tomatoes
CLICK HERE to watch the YouTube video. INGREDIENTS 2 large tomatoes 4 large mushrooms (or 8 small mushrooms) 2 garlic cloves 1 small onion 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 tablespoon extra-virgin […]
Chickpea and Veggie Salad in a Jar
CLICK HERE to watch the YouTube video. INGREDIENTS 2/3 cup cooked chickpeas 1/2 cup fresh spinach, chopped 2 radishes, sliced 4 cherry tomatoes, sliced 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 small red onion, diced Juice […]
How Safe Is Your Cookware?
Is some cookware safer than others in terms of toxic fumes, chemical reactivity or actual raw materials? How safe is that nonstick coating on your waffle iron? What about the silicone muffin pan or the […]
7 Foods or Ingredients that May Trigger Your Headaches
Jan was enjoying the party. She carried a small plate full of appetizers with her as she mingled, sharing jokes with her friends and chomping on cheese. Everything was going well for about an hour, […]