Introduction Breakfast! Branded as the most important meal of the day, but is it and why? In this blog, I review the real reason why breakfast is known as the most important meal of the day, but more importantly when and what you should eat as your first meal. What is breakfast? You identify breakfast […]
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Introduction You clean (or maybe you don’t) to remove dirt, grime, and bacteria in your house under the assumption that it’s helping you to stay healthy. You trust the products you use to clean to be safe and whatever works quickly. But how nontoxic are those products and could they make you sick without you
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Introduction Recently, I noticed my cookware is ready to be retired and replaced. I’ve had it for at least 15 years and it wasn’t the greatest. After learning about PFAS from my recent blog about the safety of water, I knew I needed to do some research before purchasing any pots or pans. Per- and
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Introduction Plastic! It’s what’s for dinner. Ok, you’re not eating plastic, but you are consuming it if you’re drinking from a plastic bottle whether it’s soda, juice, or water. Plastic has flourished to be very convenient but it’s a problem for human health, the environment, and our wildlife. Research conducted showed bottled water has nearly
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Introduction Drinking water should be safe to swallow, right? Whether it comes from your tap (private well or public water source) or a bottle, it’s essential when it comes to survival. All life forms are dependent on water to thrive. However, a study conducted by the US Geological Survey found nearly half of the United
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Introduction There’s a reason fast food chains are called fast food! Fast food is convenient, quick, and addictive. Who doesn’t like hot French fries occasionally? However, if this is common for your meals, you should know some general information about your selections before you place your next order. Pro tip: If you want French fries
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Introduction Soon your meat will come from a petri dish! That’s right! The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved the sale of lab-grown meat in June of 2023. Of course, it will embrace an impressive name such as “cultivated” meat. Currently, the approval is to grow directly from the cells of chickens. It’s already available
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Introduction Seed oils also known as vegetable oil, marketed as “heart-healthy” are used in more food products than you are aware of. Found in sneaky places like ice cream, crackers, chips, and baked goods just to name a few. Of course, these foods aren’t marketed as “heart-healthy” but the seed oils found in them are.
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Introduction So, you’re tired of the struggle to lose weight and discovered a “new” and effective way to give you rapid results. Sounds too good to be true, but you’re seeing others achieving real results. You think, why not give it a try; after all, you’ve tried the “traditional” way of losing weight. It’s true,
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Introduction Food journaling is one of the most powerful tools to help with your health and wellness goals. It flushes out patterns in eating behaviors (triggers), tracks progress, and keeps you accountable. Journaling can also deliver motivation and serve as a form of self-care. In this blog post, I review why recording your food is
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