Stevia: When it’s Safe, When it’s Not
Examination of whether various forms of stevia, a popular zero calorie sweetener, are safe to consume or harm hormones and fertility. In the …
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Buying Bone Broth
My oldest child recently went off to college – nearly 1000 miles away from home. Obviously, given this distance, he wasn’t going to be …
5 Reasons to Avoid Seitan (Vital Wheat Gluten)
Five reasons why seitan, also called “wheat meat” or vital wheat gluten is an unhealthy food that harms gut health. Consumers should be on …
Can Peanut Allergies Be Cured? Scientists Say YES using Probiotics
The prevalence of peanut allergies continues to skyrocket worldwide. In fact, it remains the fastest growing food allergy at the present time. …
SWERVE: The Ultimate Sugar Replacement?
Go into a supermarket or healthfood store these days and you will be hard pressed to find products that are NOT labeled as natural. Natural is …
Wisdom Tooth Pericoronitis? How to Avoid Extraction
Pericoronitis is a potentially serious inflammation of the gum tissue that typically involves the wisdom teeth. This approach used by biological …
Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies
So many of you emailed about how much you enjoyed the old fashioned sugar cookie recipe I posted recently that I thought I would share another one for …
The Harsh Reality of Brown Rice Syrup
Brown rice syrup is widely considered a healthy alternative to white sugar and high fructose corn syrup. It is a common ingredient in gluten free and …
How to Cut Up a Mango Like a Pro (+ Video)
Recently, I bought a bunch of mangoes at the store because they were on sale. While checking out the cashier said, “I love mangoes, but just …
All About Lectins . Is Lectin-free Healthy?
When to eat and when to avoid lectins, a class of potent anti-nutrients in many common foods that bind to carbohydrates and can contribute to …
5 Most Popular Whole House Water Filters for 2023
The top 5 whole house water filter systems for 2022 and which is best for clean, mineral-rich water for kitchen, laundry, and bathing. Most of us, …
Safest Sources of LECITHIN in Supplements and Food
Few nutrients have pervaded both the supplement and industrialized food industries as much as lecithin. As a supplement, lecithin is touted as helpful …