77% of New Mothers in the US Breastfeed

US Statistics on Breastfeeding Astonishingly, 77 percent of mothers in the US breastfeed their newborn babies. I would have suspected the number was far lower, due to the intolerance of public breastfeeding that still exists in some parts of the country, and I am partially … [Read more...]

10 Ways To Avoid Toxic Plastic – BPA, Synthetic Estrogens and Your Child

Last week I wrote about a study that revealed interesting clues that may help us to understand why synthetic estrogens, including Bisphenol-A (BPA), found in many widely-used plastics, have a detrimental effect on a developing fetus. BPA has been in the news recently; a New York … [Read more...]

The Essential Resource for Green Family Life: Healthy Child Healthy World

Did you know that there are 80,000 synthetic chemicals registered for use in the United States? As a green parent, the mama bear in me comes out and I feel the need to protect my children from the effects of such chemicals. In the past, I have relied on the website Healthy … [Read more...]

Synthetic Estrogen Harms Reproductive System – Now We May Know Why

A Yale University School of Medicine study has revealed interesting clues that may help us to understand why synthetic estrogens, including Bisphenol-A (BPA), found in many widely-used plastics, have a detrimental effect on a developing fetus and can cause fertility problems, as … [Read more...]

Beans and Rice, I Could Eat a Plate Twice

Beans and rice are the staples of a vegetarian diet. This recipe is a kid pleaser, and super simple and quick if you use canned beans. Don't forget to use Eden Foods canned beans to avoid BPA leaching, and of course, always use organic ingredients. This is another great recipe … [Read more...]