I’m not saying to ditch good old olive oil, but I think we need to expand our horizons when it comes to the oils we buy. Coconut oil can help with diet, health, beauty and more! For a while, coconuts generally got a bad rap because
Recent research from a very well-done study suggests that daily OJ and grapefruit may increase melanoma risk, when compared to people who took in citrus fruits or juice only twice a week. Looking closely at this study, the overall risk of melanoma was less than 2%
We all know that kids are easy targets for commercials boosting not so healthy treats – “Choco Dracula” and multi colored juice drinks get kids excited and ready to beg mom or dad to buy them. Yet, do parents know that we are actually the targets
Like fish? Choose SALMON! It's packed with the GOOD FAT! Fat has gotten such a bad rap over the years, but there IS such a thing as good fat
Turns out we haven’t been doing such a great job of keeping our kids hydrated in this country. A recent study shows over HALF of U.S. children are dehydrated. What exactly does this mean? The study looked at how concentrated kids urine was – including over 4,000
Thinking about what foods protect our eyes, it’s important to remember that our eyes are VERY VASCULAR. This means that a heart-healthy diet (low in trans and saturated fat, and high in omega 3 fatty acids), is also an EYE-HEALTHY diet. Foods rich in antioxidants are
Let’s face it, if we bought every item in our kitchen certified organic, we may have to take out a second mortgage on our homes or at the very least cut costs somewhere else. So being informed helps us choose wisely about what to spend
Research conducted by Harvard University found that men who ate the greatest amount of fruit and vegetables with high levels of pesticide residue had about half the amount of sperm normal for their age, and 32% fewer normally formed sperm than those who consumed the
YES! It’s true! You aren’t dreaming! I promise! Dark chocolate contains two compounds that actually strengthen teeth and help fight cavities and gum disease BETTER than fluoride. These compounds come from the cacao bean husk itself. More and more studies are coming out suggesting dark chocolate is
Spring has sprung and I always love to try and shop for in-season produce for my family. If you’re willing to try out new produce—picky eaters too—try some of these healthy swaps and you may be surprised! Watercress This green is full of vitamin K
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