It's been over 15 years since I took prenatal vitamins. Although I relied on pregnancy tea, I also took Rainbow Light Prenatal vitamins. I've repeatedly recommended them to others. Rainbow Light prenatal vitamins contained many of the same herbs as my tea, yet they also contained lead, arsenic, and cadmium! I feel betrayed! Shockingly, my favorite vitamins, as well as most prenatals, contain toxic heavy metals at levels that should require Proposition 65 warnings in California. The ... continue reading...
Baby Essentials That Aren’t 10: Bouncy Chairs and Inclined Sleepers Can Cause Death
New parents need their babies to sleep to get chores done, rest, etc. There are many products designed to help such as bouncy chairs and swings, yet they are unnecessary clutter and dangerous! They fill up baby registries, but these potentially dangerous products aren't just unneccessary, they can cause death. At least 73 infant deaths have been linked to inclined baby sleep products according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission! Take for example the Fisher Price Rock 'n Play ... continue reading...
Stanford Danish Study: Delayed Kindergarten Results in Greater Self-Control
tolmacho / Pixabay In most states in the USA, the age requirement to start kindergarten is five-years-old, but some children began in their fourth year of life. In Denmark, children begin school the year they turn six, which can create a wide span in development. For example, a child that turns six in January of the year can be in the same class as a child that turns the same age 11 months later. Most US states have a cut off date that you have to reach the age of five by either in the ... continue reading...
Chocolate Chunk Oat Gluten-Free Vegan Muffin Recipe
Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Chunk Oat Muffins These muffins are very allergy-friendly! 2 cup oat milk2 cup gluten-free rolled oats2 cup gluten-free one-to-one flour2 tsp baking powder1 tsp baking soda1 tsp salt2 egg egg replacer equal to one egg1/2 cup olive oil1 cup organic sugar (add a little extra if you want the muffins sweeter)2 cups organic dark chocolate chunks Preheat oven to 400 degrees FCombine oats and oat milk. Let soak for 10 minutesIn a seperate, large bowl combine ... continue reading...
Light & Airy Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Sponge Cake
Light & Airy Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Sponge Cake This gluten-free sponge cake is a sure thing! This super light and fluffy cake is based on an old Italian recipe. 6 organic eggs1 cup white sugar1 cup one-to-one gluten-free flour1/4 cup water1 tsp grated lemon peel1 tsp lemon extract (or almond extract)1/4 tsp salt1/2 tsp cream of tartar Separte the egg yolks from the whites and place in separte bowls.Beat the egg yolks until thick and lemon yellow in color. Add the ... continue reading...
