Gum Additives in Food. Which Ones to Avoid?
Examination of the various gum additives in processed foods, which ones are safe and those to avoid as they can potentially harm intestinal health. …
Healthy Living
Pork: Healthy Meat to Eat or Not? (+ recipe)
Pork is one of the most controversial meats on the planet. On one hand you have healthy ancestral cultures from the Middle East which forbid eating …
Why Healthy Diets Don’t EVER Include Soy Milk (+ Video)
Soy milk is widely perceived as a healthy alternative to dairy milk, but an examination of the history and processing of this modern beverage reveals …
Teaching Cooking Skills and Kitchen Knife Safety to Kids
Over Spring Break, my tween and a neighbor friend completed the online course Kids Cook Real Food. This amazingly thorough class was created by my …
6 Reasons to Steer Clear of Canola Oil (even organic)
6 reasons why canola oil is to be strictly avoided in the diet and has an unhealthy fatty acid profile even if cold-pressed and organic. Canola oil …
Subway Chicken Sandwiches and Strips Test 50% or Less Actual Chicken
If you’ve been eating Subway chicken sandwiches thinking they are a healthier choice than fast food, you might want to rethink that strategy. An …
Using Nutritious Arrowroot in Your Kitchen and Home
In recent years, food manufactures have released numerous alternatives to grain based flours and thickeners, particularly those made with wheat or GMO …
How to Know if a Matcha Green Tea Powder Brand is Authentic & Free of Contaminants
Green tea powder has many health benefits but be aware that not all versions can be considered Matcha, the ancient beverage of Japan. What to look for …
The Top 11 Products I Love from Radiant Life
I think it is important to support companies that work hard to do right by the consumer and the environment. This includes not just companies that …
3 Big Reasons to Try Heirloom Popcorn
Heirloom popcorn reinvents a modern snack with better flavor and nutrition with the added bonus of better digestibility and no hulls stuck in your …
Top 4 Ways Media is Astroturfing Your Health Decisions
From paid social media trolls who pose as regular people to media reports on a new “wonder” drug, astroturfing has reached a level in our …
Creamed Honey: Why We Love It and How to Make It!
How to make creamed honey at home inexpensively and easily that is thick and delicious right off the spoon or spread on your favorite baked goods. …