Busting the Beta Carotene Vitamin A Myth
The scientific reasons why beta carotene is not equivalent to true Vitamin A and labeling regulations allowing it on packaged foods and supplements …
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Why Kefir is Healthier than Yogurt
Why kefir should be the first choice over yogurt as a fermented milk product for improving digestive health and combating autoimmune disease. I was …
The (Priceless) $40 Gift that Gives Over $120 Back
Do you eat butter and embrace healthy fats, ferment foods like sauerkraut or kombucha, avoid soy, take cod liver oil, make your own bone broth, …
My Awesome Discoveries at the Healthfood Store
One activity I really enjoy is browsing the aisles of healthfood or specialty food stores, checking labels and searching for quality products. I …
Today Only! Healthy Home Economist Books on Sale
My new book Traditional Remedies for Modern Families (185 pages) is now available as a Kindle book (and now in print too!), and I’ve marked it …
Yet Another Reason to Cook That Broccoli
If I stop by the raw juice bar at my local health food store late in the day, I always request a thorough clean-out of the commercial-sized juicer …
Your Breasts Don’t Lie. Estrogenic Foods and Herbs that Trigger Precancerous Breasts
The truth about why estrogenic foods and herbs need to be avoided by women young and old to prevent the development of excessively vascularized, …
10 Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms Many Doctors Miss
Unusual symptoms of vitamin D deficiency can lurk unnoticed until serious health problems crop up. Even doctors frequently miss these 10 signs of very …
MSG in Bone Broth?
The full story behind MSG and homemade bone broth and stock including whether it is a good idea to consume this traditional food if one is sensitive …
Dangers Lurk in Your Antibacterial Soap
Over a decade ago, antibacterial soap became all the rage and suddenly every public bathroom and every home seemed to be stocked with it. This …
Is Your Egg Allergy a Soy Allergy in Disguise?
Research uncovers why issues with soy can sometimes masquerade as egg allergies and what to do about it. You might possibly be able to eat eggs again! …
Why I’m Not Joining the Annie’s Boycott
To the shock and disappointment of many health-conscious consumers across North America, General Mills purchased beloved organic brand Annie’s …