Are multivitamins pointless?

The human body is complex. Nutrition is complex. We wonder if we are getting the right minerals and vitamins from our food. We give multivitamins to our children; we take them when we are pregnant. Do we really need to take multivitamins or are they … [Read more...]

Apple cider vinegar diet studies on digestion & weight loss

Common New Year's resolutions are to exercise more, eat healthier and lose weight. One simple trick to help with the latter resolution is apple cider vinegar. adamkontor / Pixabay I recently got suckered into one of those Facebook ads promising some weight loss secret. … [Read more...]

85% of US Food Contains Pesticides

Last month, the United States Deparment of Agriculture (USDA) released shocking information about the food we consume. Testing 10,187 food samples, the USDA found 85% of our fruits and vegetables contain pesticides residues. The testing was conducted in 2015 from food … [Read more...]

Vegan Lemon Snow Ice Cream for Sensitive Teeth (plus giveaway)

The snow is falling in many northern regions solidifying the holiday spirit. One of my favorite winter childhood memories is making snow ice cream. I've adapted a classic recipe for snow ice cream for my vegan daughter, plus I found a way I can also enjoy it even with … [Read more...]

What’s in Halloween Candy?

I have mixed feelings about Halloween. I love the creativity and joy humans feel dressing up. If just for a day, children become something else. But then...there's the candy. I think for my son, trick-or-treating is more of a sport. He doesn't eat … [Read more...]