Organic is Passe?
The Washington Post ran an article last week about how the “USDA Organic” label is increasingly losing its integrity as more and more …
Healthy Living
Evos: Healthy Fast Food?
My family went to Evos for lunch today. It was my first (and last) time there. Perhaps you’ve heard of the catchy marketing phrase they use …
The Truth about Soup
Soup is perceived by just about everyone as the quintessential healthy food. This reputation is well deserved. Soup truly is a wonder food IF it is …
Adrenal Exhaustion. A National Epidemic
I’ve found myself in conversations about adrenal exhaustion with a number of friends lately. These 6 little known symptoms of adrenal fatigue, …
Local, Whole Foods Under Attack
A primary goal for any Healthy Home Economist is to produce nutritious, home cooked meals for her family. Sounds simple, right? Unfortunately, …
Traditional Mexican Corn Preparation Methods
The second part of my blog about Mexican food concerns proper preparation of corn. See the first part about Mexican bean preparation. Corn is a grain …
Traditional Mexican Bean Preparation Methods
When someone mentions the words “Mexican food” to me, I immediately think of a dish that is comprised primarily of corn and beans. Of …
Don’t Take Antibiotics Lightly
I do my best to live a healthy, balanced lifestyle. While certainly not ever perfect, one main goal of living this way is to feel and do my very best …
Medical Bills tied to 62% of Bankruptcies
According to this article on msnbc.com today, 62% of bankruptcies are tied to medical bills, an increase of 50% in the past few years. “Unless …
The Dangers of Refined Carbs
Most people realize that excessive sugar in the diet is disastrous to health over the long term. Â This would include sugar in all its forms. Â Even …
Why Vegetarianism is Not Healthy!
Vegetarianism, and the extreme version – veganism, seems to be gaining acceptance in Western society as a healthy approach to eating. Consider …