UPDATED FOR 2014 The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has just released its 2014 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce -- an update to the helpful guide that makes you aware of the most heavily pesticide-sprayed produce. This way you can make the wise choices when shopping for fruits and vegetables, avoiding pesticides … [Read more...]
7 Reasons I Will Never Stop Eating Fermented Foods
Often people ask me why I eat fermented foods. Off the top of my head I can come up with 7 reasons. You will be surprised by everything that lacto-fermented foods can do for you; increased digestion, strengthened immune system, balancing blood sugar, protecting from stress, and tasting great. Let me share them with you and … [Read more...]
I Will Not Eat Natural! It’s Not Natural!
Yup, that is right! I will not eat natural foods. And you know what? You should not either. It is just not natural! Hold on a second before you click away. You maybe glad you stayed. Natural... What picture comes into your mind with that word? I bet your picture is not petroleum products, chemicals, waste, etc. Sorry … [Read more...]
Orange Juice, Your Sweetie, & Calvin Klein
Is orange juice natural? It is often served with breakfast! Right? We drink it thinking we are getting lots of Vitamin C. When I was growing up I was told that it was even better for my health to drink the orange juice with the pulp. I hated the pulp, and avoided orange juice like it was spinach. As it turns out it may have … [Read more...]
Better Than Gatorade: Coconut Water
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When you need something refreshing to drink why not choose the original sports drink! Coconut water is one of nature's healthiest beverages, but what are the real health benefits? This "juice" of the young green coconut has been enjoyed for centuries by the many peoples of tropical islands and Latin American … [Read more...]
