Think you’re not one who falls for all of the marketing schemes when it comes time to go grocery shopping? Consider how many times you’ve reached for a product because it was labeled low-fat, gluten-free, organic or natural. Yes – those nutrition and health claims found on food labels are a form of advertising.... Read More
Iron Pot Cooking for a Nontoxic Lifestyle
If you’re transitioning to a nontoxic lifestyle, you may already have made the switch to choosing whole and organic foods over processed foods to reduce the number of chemicals in your everyday environment. But have you considered the impact your cookware can have on your health and the food you prepare in it?... Read More
5 Life Hacks for Longevity
You’re probably aware of some of the habits linked to a long life. In this week’s post, I’ve pulled together 5 powerful ones that are easy to implement and will get you started. For example, did you know that eating more slowly and mindfully can promote longevity? Yes, and think living a long…. Read More
A Health-Boosting Diet and Lifestyle
Ditching highly-processed, extra-sweetened, overly-refined and hydrogenated foods is great for your health. And did you know that there is a way to eat long-term that is delicious and doesn’t feel restrictive? A diet (and lifestyle) that people can (and do) easily stick with? Find out how to eat (and live) for health in this latest post.... Read More
Your Skin Can Reflect Your Inner Health
Your skin is your largest organ. And while it’s tempting to try to remedy skin issues from the outside, focusing inward is often key. This is why it’s important to know that certain foods and lifestyle approaches can improve all aspects of your inner and outer health. Too much stress, for example, can affect our whole body, including our skin. There are so many things that can go wrong with the skin…. Read More
Key Foods to Reduce Inflammation
Chronic psychological stress can produce levels of inflammation that promote disease. In fact, inflammation plays a role in many diseases such as cardiovascular, asthma and autoimmune disorders, and it appears stress impacts them as well. Today’s post is about how you can cut disease-promoting inflammation with foods. (And, yes, it CAN be done.)... Read More
Fats for Your Health
Ever heard conflicting information on the healthfulness of different fats such as olive oil, coconut oil, soybean oil and so on? You can find some clarifying information in today’s post as well as a list of my favorite cooking fats and a list of unhealthy fats that you’d be wise to ditch. And did you know that the most commonly consumed oil is a health-buster?... Read More
Natural Tips to Fight a Cold
Oh, the dreaded common cold. There are lots of natural ways to keep your body and immune system strong throughout the year -- things like healthy foods, lifestyle and habits. But, getting sick is still a possibility. In today’s post, I share with you my best tips to help you prevent getting sick and how to recover quickly… naturally.... Read More
Be Grateful Everywhere You Are
It never ceases to amaze me how the holiday spirit moves us. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, there’s a greater expression of gratitude, consideration, kindness, caring, love, generosity and forgiveness. Wouldn’t it be lovely if we focused more on these attributes and feelings throughout the year?... Read More