Yeast Extract. Not MSG But Is It Safe?
Why yeast extract, a common food ingredient (also labeled as hydrolyzed or autolyzed yeast) can trigger symptoms for those sensitive to glutamate or …
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How to Season Bone Broth Perfectly Every Time
A good friend of mine recently made bone broth for the very first time. She was very excited about it until she took a sip. She texted me that much to …
Samaritan Ministries: How Health Care Sharing Works in the Real World
Several years ago, I wrote an article about why we ditched traditional health insurance for health care sharing. It’s been almost 6 years now …
Gum Additives in Food. Which Ones to Avoid?
Examination of the various gum additives in processed foods, which ones are safe and those to avoid as they can potentially harm intestinal health. …
Pork: Healthy Meat to Eat or Not? (+ recipe)
Pork is one of the most controversial meats on the planet. On one hand you have healthy ancestral cultures from the Middle East which forbid eating …
Why Healthy Diets Don’t EVER Include Soy Milk (+ Video)
Soy milk is widely perceived as a healthy alternative to dairy milk, but an examination of the history and processing of this modern beverage reveals …
Teaching Cooking Skills and Kitchen Knife Safety to Kids
Over Spring Break, my tween and a neighbor friend completed the online course Kids Cook Real Food. This amazingly thorough class was created by my …
6 Reasons to Steer Clear of Canola Oil (even organic)
6 reasons why canola oil is to be strictly avoided in the diet and has an unhealthy fatty acid profile even if cold-pressed and organic. Canola oil …
Subway Chicken Sandwiches and Strips Test 50% or Less Actual Chicken
If you’ve been eating Subway chicken sandwiches thinking they are a healthier choice than fast food, you might want to rethink that strategy. An …
Using Nutritious Arrowroot in Your Kitchen and Home
In recent years, food manufactures have released numerous alternatives to grain based flours and thickeners, particularly those made with wheat or GMO …
How to Know if a Matcha Green Tea Powder Brand is Authentic & Free of Contaminants
Green tea powder has many health benefits but be aware that not all versions can be considered Matcha, the ancient beverage of Japan. What to look for …
The Top 11 Products I Love from Radiant Life
I think it is important to support companies that work hard to do right by the consumer and the environment. This includes not just companies that …