A well-known nutritionist posted that perhaps kids don’t like plant-based foods because they are relatively nutrient-poor and contain less usable protein, compared to dairy, meat, and eggs. The point of the post was that kids are wasting veggies (put in the trash) because of the above reason, and linked to the below study while pointing… Read More
Glyphosate, introduced in 1974, is the active ingredient in the Monsanto herbicide Roundup, and is the most widely used herbicide in the United States–in 2007 185 million pounds were applied by U.S. farmers, up from 85-90 million in 2001. Its use is accelerating with the advent of herbicide-tolerant genetically modified (GMO) crops. Roundup also contains… Read More
52 Simple Ways to Be Healthier in 2015 It’s a new year and you are full of hope. This is the year you will claim or reclaim your good health! If you have a little feeling of dread in the back of your mind because this same scenario happens every year, have no fear. Big… Read More
No, we don’t eat ice cream often, but homemade is nice when we do. You can purchase organic ingredients and have the choice of ingredients that work for you. If you don’t have an ice cream maker, just freeze and place the frozen chunks in a food processor and pureed very briefly and then refreeze.… Read More
If you have plans to make 2015 your year to obtain your good health, then I’m here to help. The key to success is to make small, sustainable steps! Join me and have fun while you learn so much, are well-supported, and by Spring feel like a new you! We’ll take some lovely walks/hikes, I… Read More
Staying Slim through the Holidays The holiday season is renowned for being the packing-on-the-pounds season. The following tips will help you to maintain or even loose weight during the season. Chocolates in boxes are everywhere… Don’t have them on your desk or in your house. Don’t put them in your freezer as that will not… Read More
