Is Organic Food Really Better for You? The Pros and Cons of GMOs
Is organic food actually better for you than “regular” food? And what about GMOs (genetically modified organisms)? Are they really that big of a deal? …
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Is organic food actually better for you than “regular” food? And what about GMOs (genetically modified organisms)? Are they really that big of a deal? …
Here is something you’ve probably never been told: Perimenopause (the period leading up to menopause) and menopause are risk factors for developing insulin resistance and…
What if everything we know about germs is wrong? What if handwashing, sanitizing surfaces, and social distancing isn’t the only way (or even THE way)…
What would you guess is the most eaten color on a school lunch tray? I’m wagering on brown. (Maybe white. I like to hedge my…
“What do you think about raising lambs?” My husband asked me that question last fall. It definitely caught me off guard. “Lambs? We’ve only ever…
Ever noticed how fanfare creates stress? Think of weddings, an event that ought to be vying for the most special day of your life, and…
It happened again. It always does. My toddler (kid #4) has started to respond to the word “no” with a full-on head back, mouth open,…
It’s ironic to write about the health benefits of sweating right now since it’s February and I live in Michigan. In fact, as I type, we’re…
Parents, especially moms, have a way of getting right to the heart of the issue. I still remember back in seventh grade when my father…
Would you drink bone broth? I thought it was a little crazy until one week threw me into desperate measures… In that week, my toddler got…
Is cooking with olive oil harmful to your health? I used to think so but updated research has shed new light on the topic. Keep…
Knowledge is everything. The way I wear a mask and what it causes me to do with my nose, my mouth, and my fingers is…
How do you use coconut oil? Refined or unrefined? Substitute with coconut oil for baking and cooking? Coconut oil is used for personal care like…
Going back to school in 2020 raises a whole lot of questions! Will our kids be going into the actual school building at all? Will…
“Why can’t we eat Kornee Krunch? The TV said it’s a complete breakfast that moms trust!” “I want the purple hand sanitizer with sparkles that…
Sugar makes life sweet… until it doesn’t. From ketchup, to yogurt, to bread, white sugar hides in many foods, even ones that look healthy. White…
Could you or your child be sensitive to gluten? What are the signs of gluten sensitivity? Read on to see if you have these symptoms…
Sorghum syrup, also known as sorghum molasses, has been used as a healthy sweetener for centuries. Sorghum molasses is actually a misnomer because sorghum is…
When Katie suggested that I read a book published earlier this year by a doctor I’d never heard of, I had no idea how relevant…
Maple syrup has been a healthy sweetener for centuries. Find out how maple syrup is made, maple syrup nutrition, and how to use maple syrup.…