Why I Don’t Use Canola Oil
You may have heard or read that Canola oil is beneficial for your health. Many, including the Food and Drug Administration, have said that eating about one and a half tablespoons of Canola oil a day may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. They claim that...
Sweetmyx – The New Sweetener and What You Should Know
Sugar has gotten a bad rap for years; hey there's a reason that Diet Coke and Diet Pepsi are the most popular soft drinks. But lately we've been hearing about the dangers of artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame, sucralose, and saccharin. ...
What the Guac?! The Real Skinny on Avocados
Way back in the 19th century, avocados were called "ahuacalt," the Aztec word for certain part of the male anatomy (we'll let you use your imagination here. Or don't!). Growers in the US began producing "ahuacalt" fruit commercially around 1915, calling it both the...
Kara’s Killer Fajita Recipe
Ahhhh...I love summer patio evenings in the backyard chillin' with friends. My next door neighbor makes killer fajitas and they are so easy and awesome that I felt compelled to share them with you. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do....
MSG – A Danger to Your Brain
You've heard of MSG and you may even tell your favorite Chinese food restaurant to make your Vegetable Lo Mein without it. But did you know that MSG - monosodium glutamate - is in many foods that are already in your kitchen? And did you also know that it can be slowly...
Safe Summer Sunscreen Guide
What to Look for When Buying Sunscreen What are you looking forward to most this summer? Ditching the boots and taking out those sandals? Not having to get the kids up for school? Perhaps a fun vacation? While all of that sounds great to busy moms, we have to...
The Number One Cause of Doctor Visits
You know the saying: All work, no play… But being dull isn’t really the issue—stress is. The numbers are staggering: 43% of all adults suffer adverse health effects from stress, and between 75-90% of all doctor's office visits are...
Dangers of Triclosan in Your Antibacterial Soap
Triclosan has been linked to hormone, thyroid and heart muscle disruption. Not something I want my kid's to be exposed to. Good job Minnesota. Here's the full article from Time Magazine. ____________________________ Minnesota Bans...
Clean Eating Salad Recipe: Pecan and Cranberry Salad
I'm constantly looking for yummy, easy, fast, clean eating recipes to serve for entertaining and taking to holiday weekend events. I definitely am NOT a great cook, but these days you don't have to be! Eating clean can be...
5 Steps to Transition to a Plant-Based Diet
Eat plants. Not food that is made in a plant. There are many good reasons to increase the amount of plant foods in your diet. Maybe you want to lose weight, or ward off certain diseases, or dramatically boost your nutrient intake; or maybe you want to move away from...
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