Microplastics and nanoplastics (smaller particles of microplastics) are present throughout our environment, including in our water and food....
Nutritional Tips
A New Year
Hopefully your holidays were enjoyable and provided time for some rejuvenation. Often the holidays are a whirlwind and come January we've cleaned up...
2025 Clean Fifteen, Dirty Dozen & Grocery Shopping Tips
A nutrient dense diet is an important variable for maintaining health. When we consume food that has been processed or contains chemicals, it adds...
The Sunshine Vitamin
Vitamin D is often referred to as the 'sunshine vitamin'. It is one of the few micronutrients we are able to produce. Vitamin D is created as a...
Healthy Summer
Transitioning into summer, I am always ready to switch up our meals- lighter options, with fresh, locally grown veggies. Eating from your garden,...
Sulforaphane Benefits
What is Sulforaphane? Sulforaphane is found in sulfur-rich cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, bok choy, and cabbage. The...
Intermittent Fasting
IF refers to intentionally timing your meals to include regular periods of fasting. By fasting for specific periods of time, you are training your...
Eating while Traveling
While vacations are great, if you are the meal planner and prepper in your household getting ready for a vacation can also mean additional steps, or...
Benefits of Cabbage
Cabbage is a good source of nutrients manganese, vitamins C, and K. Did you know that when cabbage is fermented (i.e., sauerkraut) it increases the...
Back to School
Here we go....back to school, sports schedules, music lessons, carpools, homework, and other activities are a part of our family routine again....
The Dirty Dozen & The Clean Fifteen
Buying organic food can add up quickly. Every year the Environmental Working Group (EWG) publishes The Dirty Dozen, Clean Fifteen Shopper's Guide...
The Benefits of Soaking & Sprouting
Nuts are a staple in our house. Containing healthy fats and protein, they make a great snack, an easy addition to salads, or thrown in the blender,...