It’s only available for a few months each year; you celebrate it’s arrival. You buy your treat, kick up your heels, and relish a few moments of relaxing bliss with your Pumpkin Spice Latte. Then…some spoilsport on Facebook shares an article about how Pumpkin Spice Lattes are loaded with chemicals and may cause cancer. (I […]
[Disclaimer: many herbs and foods are used for their medicinal benefits in addition to their nutrition. This article is based on research pulled from other sources; this is not medical advice.] Antioxidants are the power behind superfoods, and there is quite a bit of power hiding inside some herbs and bee products. I call these […]
“Superfoods” are shrouded in mystery…and confusion. With claims from curing depression to healing cancers, superfoods are getting attention for their medicinal uses as well as their everyday nutritional perls. Research into these claims is adding to the confusion with some studies showing remarkable superfood benefits, while others are dismissing superfoods as hype. Last week, we […]
Whether you’ve been on the path to a healthier lifestyle for a long time or you’re a newbie to nutrition, healthy eating can be confusing. Where do you start? Kale? Herbal supplements? Bee pollen? Vegan? Green tea? Apple cider vinegar? This week, we’re talking about green superfoods. What are they? Do you need them? Are […]
Spend a few minutes on Pinterest (just 5-10 minutes, like usual), and you’ll find hundreds of non-smoothie recipes for protein powder. Before learning more about protein powder for this article, I had only used protein powder in smoothies. I never considered baking with it, but one of my friends has added it to her muffin […]
Last year, we spent about $1.2 billion on fish oil products in the United States alone. What’s all the fuss about? Fish Oil supplements have been credited with a medley of healthy benefits including: lowering triglyceride levels preventing inflammation preventing cancer improving mood reducing arthritis protective against heart disease lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease reduced […]
The American Heart Association has recommended eating fish at least two times per week as part of a heart-healthy diet, because fish contain a hearty amount of Omega-3 fatty acids, a type of fat shown to encourage healthy cholesterol levels and reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease. If you’re not getting enough Omega-3’s in your […]
Dr. Oz says sunscreens might be poisoning you. The CDC says sunscreen will reduce your risk of skin cancer. Some studies say sunscreen chemicals pose a health risk. Consumer Reports wants you to stop using spray sunscreen on kids. So many opinions, and it seems like there is a lot of contradictory information about sunscreen. […]
My family has been enjoying a few hours at the neighborhood swimming pool this summer. While swimming the other day, I noticed the pool maintenance guy adding a bucketful of chemicals to the water. My curiosity was piqued, and I started wondering about the chlorine used to disinfect pools. Can it affect our health? Is […]
