MUM’S ORIGINAL SUPERFOODS
I recently came across a product line called Mum’s Original that I feel deserves a whole blog post, not just a Facebook or Twitter mention! And you know, when I devote a whole post to something, it HAS to be … more +
THE PERFECT MATCHA LATTE
Matcha green tea is, in a word, amazing. It is a powerful detoxifier, has vitamins, minerals, antioxidants – twenty times more than pomegranites or blueberries – and amino acids. Consider this: in order to match the potency of matcha, you … more +
EASY SPROUTING
A few months ago after browsing in the health food store, I bought a sprouting jar and some sprouting seeds and followed the directions on the package. Unfortunately, all I got after a few days was a jar of bad … more +
POLITE WAYS TO TURN DOWN FOOD
Have you ever gone to someone’s house for dinner or to a party where the hostess is relentlessly trying to shove food down your throat? I have. Sometimes, this is a genuine effort on the part of the hostess to get … more +
FLU PREVENTION & TREATMENT
I occasionally start arguments when I tell people I do NOT recommend the flu shot. Oh well, I just love stirring trouble . Well, instead of arguing the valid reasons why you shouldn’t get it, I will just offer you … more +
UNDERSTANDING ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS
What are Essential Fatty Acids (or EFA’s as they are commonly known), and why are they so darn essential? Essential fatty acids play a very important role in the prevention of cancer and heart disease, help reduce and prevent inflammatory … more +
THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF COCONUT OIL
Coconut oil has gotten a bad rep over the years because it has a high amount of saturated fat, and, if you know anything about fats, you know that saturated fats are not good for you, especially if you have … more +
GMO’S: WHAT TO LOOK FOR, WHAT TO AVOID
Yesterday, I posted a notice on FB that was found in a grocery store regarding the Kashi food brand. This particular store had removed the Kashi brand of products due to inaccurate labelling, claiming their products were “natural” and “healthy” … more +
GET A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP
Regular, adequate sleep is ESSENTIAL to good health. Of course, sometimes it’s simply impossible to get a good night’s sleep (new Mom, anyone? )Here are some tricks to improve the quality and quantity of your sleep. Sleep in complete darkness. … more +
NUTS ABOUT NUTS!
If you’re afraid to eat nuts because they are high in calories and you are convinced they will make you gain weight, know that the type of fats nuts contain are GOOD for you and studies have shown nuts actually help … more +
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