This post originally appeared on The Huffington Post Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday for many. It’s a time to eat, indulge and spend uninterrupted time with family. It’s also a time for reflection. A time to think about what we’re thankful for and a time to think about how the choices we make impact our families…
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Find Out What’s Really In Your Food With a New App
We all know how confusing and time consuming it can be at the supermarket when we’re on a quest to find healthy, non-toxic food for our families. Going aisle to aisle reading labels and deciphering ingredients is an ongoing challenge for many of us. Well get ready-there’s some exciting news on the food front! The…
Top 3 Reasons to Eat More Tomatoes
Tomatoes are a favorite in our home. This year we planted a few tomato plants in our garden. They were growing and thriving until the deer discovered them and decided to eat a few of the plants. There are plenty left, but I would love any suggestions on how to prevent this next year. The…
Non-GMO is Not the Same as Organic
Non-GMO verified is NOT the same as organic. Something to keep in mind the next time you head to the supermarket. Over the past few years GMO labeling has come a long way …..but we have a long way to go. Non-GMO Project Verified labels are popping up on more and more products on the shelves in our…
If You Have to Pick One Fruit to Eat Organic Make it This
The One Fruit to Eat Organic: Apples Organic apples are a must. Each year the Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases a list of 12 fruits and vegetables called the “Dirty Dozen”. For over 10 years EWG has published this annual guide to help people eat healthy and reduce their exposure to pesticides in produce. The Dirty Dozen™ list of…
Organic Vanilla Greek Yogurt Pancakes
It’s National Pancake Week! Time to whip up a batch of your favorite pancakes in celebration. The back story: the week leading up to Ash Wednesday was traditionally a time to purge your kitchen of all rich and dairy foods. A brilliant marketing major declared that this week would be National Pancake Week- since traditional…
The Naked Truth About Naked Juice: GMOs and More
See the Naked Juice in this photo? I’ve been drinking it for years. It’s green and made from a mixture of apple juice, mango, spirulina, broccoli, wheat grass and more. I thought it was so healthy. Boy was I wrong. My kids also love Naked Juice. I was always so thrilled when they would beg…