If you love reading academic research and the science behind what you eat, this is the section for you. Join us as we try to understand how our bodies, earth, and food work and the causes of disease.
I was totally in denial. Or not? I’ve known for years that a strong sign of allergies is dark circles under the eyes, and on…
Why You MUST Address Your Child’s Environmental Allergies Read More »
When you sprinkle cinnamon over your lovingly homemade organic applesauce, are you also adding a tiny dose of radiation? If not, are you adding deadly…
Irradiated Spices: Are They Safe For Your Family? Read More »
I couldn’t tell at first if the shrieks were of joy, annoyance, or pain coming from the pool with 11 children in it. When I…
Do You Have Trouble Meditating the “Right” Way? {REVIEW} Read More »
If you’re going to be outside enjoying the healthy sunshine, be sure to have a safe, mineral sunscreen on hand for longer days! My first…
How to Stay Safe in the Sun to Get the Health Benefits of Sunshine Read More »
Not long ago, we had a conversation on the Kitchen Stewardship® Facebook page about whether food stamps (actually called SNAP benefits) should be used for…
Potential or (Soda) Pop: What’s the Future of Food Pantries? Read More »
“Do-nut worry” read the cute little tags attached to the double doughnut hole treat our first graders presented to our fourth graders last year before…
Power Brain Foods for Standardized Testing in Schools Read More »
Is your baby’s colon worth having pretty eyelashes? Would you trade your child’s ability to poop for a pretty smelling shampoo? Let’s make a deal:…
The other day I was walking through the yogurt section at the local grocery store checking nutrition labels for sugar amounts. I was SHOCKED! And…
If you can’t view the video above, click Teaching Kids to Cook May Help Prevent Anxiety and Depression to see it directly on YouTube. Here’s…
Sweeteners that have been around for centuries like sorghum syrup and maple syrup are a delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth with a few…
Xylitol, Erythritol, Sorbitol…What’s That "ol" About? Read More »
We’re going out on the town for Mexican food since we love home canned salsa, beans and rice, and smoky Mexican soup…just kidding. We’re actually…
Homemade Whole Wheat SOFT Tortillas and Other Healthy Tortillas Read More »
As parents, we want to do what’s best for our kids. It’s important to find safe sunscreens for infants under 6 months. Here are the…
You CAN Put Sunscreen on Babies Safely – Best Choices Here! Read More »
I get it. Consumer Reports is widely respected and well-known for really knowing how to do reviews and being very thorough. I’m just a mom…
Why I Won’t Listen to Consumer Reports on Sunscreen Read More »
“Why are we going there? Are we getting poor?” I could hear the concern in my daughter’s voice after I told them we were going…
5 Myths You Probably Believe About Food Pantries (& the Poor) Read More »
Is gluten bad for everyone? Should allll of us go on an elimination diet meal plan that’s grain-free for good? Should everyone ditch whole wheat…
Gluten is Evil? Don’t Even Listen – Unless it’s to Your Body Read More »
Have you ever baked with Einkorn? As an ancient grain with a unique gluten structure, Einkorn is becoming more popular these days. But do you…
Baking with Einkorn: an Interview with a Farmer & Tips for Use in Whole Wheat Recipes Read More »
Just because something is natural doesn’t mean it’s safe. In the case of essential oils, there are going to be fewer side effects than man-made…
Are Essential Oils Effective? Free of All Side Effects? You Decide! Read More »
For years I understood that using aluminum in my cooking and personal products was going to increase my risk of Alzheimer’s Disease. I avoided it…
Why I STILL Don’t Use Aluminum Foil (even though it probably doesn’t cause Alzheimer’s) Read More »
Is pressure cooking healthy? Are Instant Pots safe? Set your mind at ease – here’s the research, logic, and a video to explain it all. …
Is Pressure Cooking Too Hot, Too Fast, or Too New to be Healthy and Safe? Read More »
Homemade granola has become a staple in the Kimball household. We just love healthy granola bars and I love making them. I’ll tell you why.…
How Making MORE Healthy Snacks from Scratch Saves me Time {Homemade Granola Recipe} Read More »
