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! …
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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 …
Plants Hear Themselves Being Eaten, React Defensively
Writer, philosopher, and lecturer Joseph Campbell once famously joked that “a vegetarian is just a person who can’t hear a carrot …
Ramen Noodles Lovers Beware
Research on the health risks of eating ramen noodles regularly. Even organic or gluten-free versions are best avoided as they contribute to metabolic …
The Top 10 Lunch Box Snacks I Buy at the Store
It’s true. Not all of the lunch box snacks I pack come from the work of my own hands in the kitchen. Gasp! Does this surprise you? It …
Could This Be the Simplest Way to Balance Hormones?
Feeling great can be described as the experience of ultimate clarity, peacefulness and relaxation, but within the context of being optimally …
Visit Local Food Paradise
One of the most important local food supporting fundraisers for the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund each year takes place at Ground Zero of the …
Debunking the Absurd Notion of Vitamin D in Mushrooms
The majority of the US population today, anywhere from 30% to 80%, are suffering from a wide variety of symptoms related to vitamin D deficiency (1). …
5 Reasons to Swim In Natural Waters (as Much as Possible)
The five reasons why swimming in clean, natural waters as much as possible will immensely improve immune function and help maintain good health. After …
The Truth about Your Morning Coffee Fix
Did you know that over 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed in the world ….. every single day?Â
Macrobiotic Diet and Extreme Nutrient Deficiency
I read a number of years ago that Academy Award Winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow followed a macrobiotic diet. At the time, this news snippet aroused my …
Facebook Changes Again: How to Keep The Healthy Home Economist in Your Newsfeed
I’ve been getting quite a few emails lately from fans of The Healthy Home Economist Facebook page inquiring as to why they are no longer …