Monthly Archives: December 2014
Our oil adventure continues with Hemp seed and Flax seed oil. So far we have established that while palm oil is sourced from plants it can cost us more than we are willing to lose in the environment. Coconut oil...
Plastic storage containers – who really gives them a second thought? Recent studies show that we should. Columbia University recently reported a profound link between prenatal exposure to a common household chemical and a lower IQ. We have been hearing...
Since you were a tot, you’ve always heard of the importance of eating fruits and veggies. They give your body essential nutrients like vitamins and fiber, and they’re also rich in antioxidants to protect you against several diseases. By filling...
When you’re working hard to ensure your diet is organic and non-toxic you want to make sure that whatever you’re cooking with will not jeopardize your health. What about palm oil? It’s natural, so why not use it as an...
Most people don’t realize that many of their health issues can be attributed to candida. Candida could be hiding anywhere in your body. People contribute candida to thrush, an overgrowth of yeast in the mouth, or the equivalent in the...
There are so many cooking oils to choose from. What isn’t made clear is which oils are safe for cooking and which should really be saved for cold applications. Last week we learned about olive oil and the amazing health...
Protect Your Gut and Your Health with Probiotics There are times when you may consume food that is different from your usual routine. What if there was something you could do to prepare your body for these times? What if...
An Oil by Any Other Name… Sunflower oil, olive oil, canola oil, peanut oil, or vegetable oil – the list of all the oils out there can be overwhelming. You have heard about olive oil being good for you –...
Crash Diets Do More Harm Than Good No matter how hard you try to avoid it, overeating seems inevitable. Your mother slaved over the turkey. Aunt Betty insists you try her casserole. Uncle Mike just mastered making his own bread...