Genetically Engineered Food – No more Frankenfoods!
Lately it seems that everyone is talking about organic vs. non-organic food. While the media distracts us with this issue, the food industry is sweeping in Genetically Engineered foods under our very...
View ArticleMSG hidden in Packaged Foods: Why I don’t buy 90% of the ‘food’ at WholeFoods
What’s Wrong with WholeFoods? It’s not easy to be the messenger of bad news when so many people love and revere WholeFoods. Well, I love them too…and there are things that I do buy there which I will...
View ArticleWhat’s Wrong with Vegenaise
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news again, but it’s high time people start learning the difference between healthy food and ‘healthy-looking’ food. Now, I’ve never been someone to eat ‘replacement...
View ArticleSea Salt with Chemical Additives?! Check for E535 & E536 Yellow Prussiate of...
Just when you think you are eating a natural, whole and pure diet, think again. It’s crazy that we now have to even check the label of the salt we buy, but it’s a true sign of the times. Can food...
View ArticleRestaurant Cards for Celiac, Gluten-Free & MSG-Free
The best part of world travel is the excitement and adventure of exploring new places, meeting new people and experiencing different cultures. The worst part if you are sensitive to gluten or...
View ArticleWhat I Learned from taking a traditional Nutrition Course…and What I Didn’t...
I recently completed the Nutrition, Health, and Lifestyle: Issues and Insights Course at Vanderbilt University’s School of Nursing. It was an extremely insightful experience to see what a traditional...
View ArticleThink your Mediterranean Green Olives are a ‘safe, clean’ food? Think again!
I continue to try to dispel the myth that I hear over and over again when people tell me, “But I don’t eat processed foods” or “I NEVER eat Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)” or “the veggie restaurant I go to...
View ArticleDetox Reaction vs. Allergic Reaction or Intolerance – Which one is it?
Understandably, it can be really frustrating to start eating better and still not feel your best. You might feel confused, discouraged or even angry that you are trying so hard and not seeing the...
View ArticleWhy I don’t add Almond Milk, Soy Milk or Coconut Water to Green Smoothies
The hottest new trend in Green Smoothie recipes is to add either Almond Milk, Soy Milk or Coconut Water instead of plain water. Let’s face it, people love the thought of adding more nutrient power to...
View ArticleKnowing Botanical Food Families for Cross-Reactivity Allergies
If you have any food sensitivities, intolerances or allergies, then it’s definitely important to check this Botanical Food Family list. When you have a sensitivity to one food, you may also have a...
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