Food
Stay Healthy While Enjoying the Christmas Holidays
One of the pleasures of the holiday season is gathering together with family and friends…over food, right? And yet we all know how difficult it can be to not be tempted to either overeat, or eat things that are not the best for our health. However, we can maintain healthy eating habits while at the…
Read MoreBenefits of Aloe Vera & Aloe Apex
We Love Aloe discusses the benefits of aloe vera during cold and flu season:” “It’s time to beef up your cold and flu arsenal- the temperatures are dropping and we’re spending more time together in poorly ventilated spaces, sharing germs. Nutrition is key, and a diet rich in nutrients, micronutrients, and antioxidants maintains the body’s…
Read More2024 ‘Clean Fifteen’ Fruits and Vegetables
Because we know you care about staying healthy and want to eat the ‘cleanest’ foods possible, here is information from EWG (Environmental Working Group) which publishes their research for both the annual ‘Dirty Dozen’ and ‘Clean Fifteen’ fruits and vegetables, which are happily clean or unhappily ‘dirty’ of pesticides. According to EWG, “These 15 items…
Read MoreHabits to Reinvent Your Health This Summer
Ah, summer! Time for rest, outdoor recreation and…an opportunity to ‘reinvent’ your health. According to a recent article by CNET there are 12 Habits you can take up that will improve your health….“If you’ve been planning to change your routine with some healthy updates, why not start today? Deciding to work toward a healthier you…
Read MoreParaquat – A toxic weed killer used in the U.S.
According to EWG (Environmental Working Group) – “Paraquat is banned in more than 60 countries, but millions of pounds of paraquat are sprayed in the US every year. Paraquat threatens the people who apply the chemical, those who work on farms, and others who live nearby. Paraquat is primarily used to clear fields before farmers…
Read More“Dirty Dozen” List – Pesticides in Produce
Each Year EWG (Environmental Working Group) publishes their list of the “Dirty Dozen” pesticides in produce. In 2023 this is what their intensive research found, not just of the ‘Dirty Dozen” but also of the “Clean 15”. See the full list here: EWG’s 2023 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce | Full List The Shopper’s…
Read MoreWe’re Having a Heatwave – The #1 Tip to Stay Healthy
Temperatures are hitting all time records on the West Coast of America, and there is one thing you must do in summer heat: Stay Hydrated! It’s crucial! Consider it the #1 thing you should do. The above graphic from the National Weather Service includes more tips for staying healthy in the heat. And don’t forget…
Read MoreGlyphosate/Gluten Connection
More and more evidence is coming out as to the problems with wheat gluten and sensitivities. This chart show the rise of Celiac incidence clearly increasing as Glyphosate has more and more been applied to wheat crops. Organic and ancient grains (Einkorn wheat) for instance has no Glyphosate, and not GMO’d (genetically modified) and no…
Read More‘Clean 15’ List of Fruits & Vegetables
Here is EWG’s list of 2021’s Clean 15. Avocados Sweet corn Pineapple Onions Papaya Sweet peas (frozen) Eggplant Asparagus Broccoli Cabbage Kiwi Cauliflower Mushrooms Honeydew melon Cantaloupes *A small amount of sweet corn, papaya and summer squash sold in the United States is produced from genetically modified seeds. Buy organic varieties of these crops if…
Read More“Dirty Dozen” List of Fruits & Vegetables
According to EWG, which publishes a “Dirty Dozen” list every year…here are the top 12 dirtiest fruits and vegetables for 2021 in order of dirtiest: Strawberries again top the list Spinach Kale, Collard & Mustard Greens Nectarines Apples Grapes Cherries Peaches Pears Bell & Hot Peppers Celery Tomatoes NOTE: A small amount of sweet corn,…
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