Longevity Secrets of The World’s Oldest Man
The world’s oldest living man gives the secrets to his longevity in this USA Today article. Funny thing is, his list of “secrets” …
Healthy Living
Pre-Teen Osteoporosis
I knew it was coming. Decades ago, Dr. Price warned it would happen. Even still, I was completely unprepared for what I saw in the Post Office line …
8 Reasons to Avoid Agave (and what to use instead)
Reasons to avoid agave, the destructive manufacturing process required to create it, and four alternative healthy sweeteners to consider instead. As a …
Public Servant Who Actually SERVES is Fired
I think many of us these days are disallusioned with the red tape laden bureaucracy we call “government”. It is rare to find a public …
Raw Milk Gaining Popularity
The Sarasota Herald-Tribune posted an article on raw milk. I was interviewed for the piece and quoted a couple of times. Thought you might like to …
It Always Pays to Buy Top Quality Food
Today, I traveled across town to my favorite local buying club to stock up on high quality grassfed meats and jersey milk cheeses. I make this trip …
Organic is Passe?
The Washington Post ran an article last week about how the “USDA Organic” label is increasingly losing its integrity as more and more …
Evos: Healthy Fast Food?
My family went to Evos for lunch today. It was my first (and last) time there. Perhaps you’ve heard of the catchy marketing phrase they use …
The Truth about Soup
Soup is perceived by just about everyone as the quintessential healthy food. This reputation is well deserved. Soup truly is a wonder food IF it is …
Adrenal Exhaustion. A National Epidemic
I’ve found myself in conversations about adrenal exhaustion with a number of friends lately. These 6 little known symptoms of adrenal fatigue, …
Local, Whole Foods Under Attack
A primary goal for any Healthy Home Economist is to produce nutritious, home cooked meals for her family. Sounds simple, right? Unfortunately, …
Traditional Mexican Corn Preparation Methods
The second part of my blog about Mexican food concerns proper preparation of corn. See the first part about Mexican bean preparation. Corn is a grain …