In these cold winter months, most people focus on sealing up any cracks around the house to conserve energy and heat. But often don’t think about habits and products that can compromise indoor air quality and overall healthy home. The average household is exposed to over 120 chemicals and additives Read more…
The raw carrot salad has been buzzing on Tiktok and other social media channels in recent months. Making claims of better digestion, PMS-like symptoms, and even mood. All thanks to balanced hormones, estrogen in particular. Is there any truth to these claims? Can raw carrots affect hormones? As someone whose Read more…
California-based food producer Lyons Magnus has voluntarily recalled 53 of their products due to potential bacterial infection contamination; specifically by not exclusively to Cronobacter sakazakii. NPR states that this same bacteria caused the recall of Abbott’s infant formula earlier this year. While serious complications are rare, immunocompromised and vulnerable population Read more…
We all know candy isn’t great for us, but unfit for human consumption? A coloring agent called titanium dioxide and its safety in the food supply has sparked recent debate in a lawsuit against the Mars Candy Company. A recent class action lawsuit alleges that Skittles has a “heightened risk Read more…
Thanks to social media, sea moss has become increasingly popular as people focus more on longevity and disease prevention. The sales of sea moss have soared, with self-subscribed “gurus” claiming it to be the perfect superfood. While it does contain some health benefits, sea moss should be used with caution. Read more…
Age is more than just a number, but more about how you feel. If given the choice, I think all of us would prefer feeling vibrant later in life, with our independence and mobility intact. We generally want to live a long healthy happy life. Longevity is the result of Read more…
We’ve heard of probiotics, but pre-biotics now too? Lately, prebiotics have become a buzzword all across the health world, and are even starting to show up in numerous food advertisements. Prebiotics have even been seen to help with weight loss, but not all are created equal. What are the best Read more…
Intermittent fasting has been popular in recent years but was a way of life for our ancestors. Lately, intermittent fasting has gain mainstream momentum, whether people are practicing 16:8 or alternate-day fasting. Many people are finding benefits to intermittent fasting, from sustained energy and blood sugar levels to leaner physiques. Read more…
The carrot has become a bit of an underdog these days. Overlooked as merely a part of mirepoix, or reduced to stubby baby carrots for dips, this vegetable is actually worth its weight in gold! From their high levels of vitamin A and antioxidants such as carotenoids, you will want Read more…
Oh lovely lavender! With spring just around the corner. What better way to lull oneself to sleep than with the distinct scent of lavender? Heavenly herbaceous, balsamic with woody undertones. The benefits of lavender have been known and cherished for thousands of years. Best known for it’s relaxing aroma, lavender Read more…