Commercial Yogurt Won’t Do Squat for Your Health
As I was standing in line at the grocery store the other day, I noticed an older lady in front of me had an entire cart loaded with commercial …
Healthy Living
Antibiotic Damage to Gut Flora May Be Permanent
It has always seemed logical to me to avoid antibiotics and other meds like the Pill that decimate beneficial gut flora even though probiotics could …
Sulfur: The Forgotten Nutrient (that we all need desperately!)
How sulfur deficiency may contribute to the inability to raise Vitamin D levels and chronic diseases like dementia. Where to get this critical …
Trust People Not Brands
Last week I posted a funny story about how I discovered a selection of Bob’s Red Mill products at the local Big Lots store. I received a couple …
My Child’s Food Diary for One Week
I get a lot of email requests to post my family’s weekly menu. Truth is, I’m not much of a meal planner. My approach to healthy eating is …
AutoImmune Illness Forces Tennis Star to Withdraw from US Open
I love tennis. I love to watch it and I love to play it. Being a tennis fan for many years, I’ve enjoyed watching Venus Williams and her sister …
Move Over Soy Protein: Lab Meat on the Horizon
You’ll want to sit down for this one. It appears that Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) have some real competition coming down the …
You Know Real Food is Going Mainstream When …
I got a big shock this afternoon while shopping at our neighborhood Big Lots store. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Big Lots, …
The Benefits of Gelatin (and How to Get More in Your Stock)
One of the main reasons to learn how to make bone broth as a base for homemade soups and sauces is to supply hydrophilic colloids to the diet. This …
Are Raw Egg Whites Healthy and Safe to Eat?
Why eating raw egg whites even from high-quality eggs is not a good idea despite the fact that consuming fresh, free-range yolks is a safe and healthy …
Where Oh Where Has All the Decent Chocolate Gone?
My family and I don’t tend to eat much chocolate for the simple reason that caffeine is so incredibly addictive and who needs more strain on …
The Sticky Truth About Chewing Gum
The dangers of chewing gum frequently or for more than a few minutes at a time and why it can contribute to the development of digestive disorders and …