Is it time to change your outlook? Accentuate the Positive with a 10-Day Negative Thought Fast . Can we talk? Do any of these questions ring true? *Are you the kind of person who walks around with your face in a "permanent frown? *Do you find yourself "sweating the small stuff" too much of [...]
Coconut oil has become the "all-purpose oil of choice" in my home. This was not always the case, though. For many years, there was a common misconception that coconut oil was bad for you. Due to the fact that coconut oil is a saturated fat, many American consumers considered coconut oil to be classified as a [...]
Now you can avoid carrageenan and make your own organic hemp milk. For many years, I have replaced cow's milk with nondairy, plant-based milks. Of course, I am not alone. There are growing concerns about the benefits and safety of cow's milk, and many people are looking for alternatives. Also, lactose intolerance and allergies [...]
Don't believe the hype! Just because the processed additive in your ice cream sundae or hemp milk is derived from an innocent-sounding seaweed, doesn't mean that it is healthy or harmless. Carrageenan is a common food additive has been used as a thickener and emulsifier to improve the texture of a wide variety of processed foods. In short, it helps products [...]
Why an Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away: 20 Great Reasons to Love Them It's apple-picking time in my neck of the woods! And hopefully yours too! Well, not exactly in my city, but a relatively short day trip will land us in a nearby "upstate" apple orchard. And what a fun time [...]
Did you know that in North America, over 80% of our food contains GMOs? If you are not buying foods that are Non-GMO Project Verified, it is highly likely that GMOs are present on your plate. That's not a very appetizing reality, is it? There is more than enough solid evidence to make us seriously question whether [...]
