The Healthy Home Economist Top Ten
When I set a goal just about a year ago to do something beyond just occasional writing with The Healthy Home Economist blog, I had not a clue what I …
Archives for 2010
How to Roast a Duck and Make Duck Broth
Recipe plus video for roast duck and bone broth that is perfect for the main meal and gravy for holidays and special occasions. We roasted two ducks …
Healthiest Way to Drink OJ (+ recipe)
Why it is best to avoid all brands of conventional orange juice and how to transform organic, fresh or cold-pressed juice into a healthy breakfast …
Traditional Soaked Waffles Recipe
One of the holiday traditions in our home is eating soaked waffles on Christmas morning after all the presents have been opened. In past years, I have …
Natural and Effective Sinus Infection Remedy
If you’ve ever had a sinus infection, you know how miserable it can be. Sinus infections are a common problem, and they can become markedly …
Toxic Money: How to Protect Yourself
A reader sent me a link recently to a study that found high levels of the toxin BPA on dollar bills and receipts. The Washington Toxics Coalition …
Strong is the New Skinny
By Guest Blogger Paula Jager, CSCS Ever hear of the term “skinny fat”?  That’s someone that is thin, but with a high body fat.  Like a …
Raw vs Pasteurized Yogurt Differences (+ Video)
Yogurt is a favorite food of many Americans. It is loaded with probiotics and much easier to digest than plain milk even for those with no milk …
EPA Knowingly Allowed Bee Killing Pesticide
Colorado beekeeper Tom Theobald has found himself with a bulls-eye on his forehead for calling attention to a leaked EPA document that shows that the …
Homemade Artichoke Dip Made with Healthy Mayo
This warm, flavorful artichoke dip recipe is made with nutrient-loaded mayonnaise rich in healthy fats that you can buy or make at home. Only 4 …
Video: American Gestapo in Action
Yesterday, I wrote about how the FDA is morphing into an American version of the Gestapo of Nazi Germany during WW II. The Department of Agriculture …
FDA: American Gestapo
Food Safety bill S.510 is alive and well.  After suffering a near fatal blow last week in the Senate, it has re-emerged as an amendment to House …