Beyond Meat is marketed as the vegan burger that will save the world. But is it really healthy and good for the planet as the marketing and media portrait it to be? Being a nutritionist, I am an ingredient stickler, so you can guess what my thoughts are on the long list of ingredients found…
These Brands of Sunscreen Contain Large Amounts of Known-Carcinogens
Due to convincing marketing strategies, we think that sunscreen is our best protection from aging and skin cancer. But before you buy any sunscreen products, make sure to examine your sunscreen because most conventional sunscreen brands cause more damage than good. Independent pharmaceutical testing company Valisure found that 78 lots of sunscreens and sun care…
Stop Drinking Oat Milk
Oat milk is becoming very popular in the US, second only to almond milk. While oat milk is considered a good plant-based milk alternative, is it really that healthy?
Toss Out Your Plastic Utensils Immediately
Cooking utensils can seem insignificant compared to pots and pans. However, choosing a non toxic material for cooking utensils are as important as choosing materials for your cookware. It turns out the plastic spatula you’ve been using to flip your food, could be damaging your liver and thyroid.
Here’s What Could Be In Your Coffee: Top Brands to Avoid
Did you know coffee is one of the most chemically treated crops, with some estimates stating every acre of coffee gets treated with 250 pounds of toxic chemicals? SO, if you aren’t drinking organic coffee, here’s what could be hiding in your morning cup of joe.
The Dish Soap You Should Never Use
We’d like to believe that the soap we use to clean our dishes is safe for our bodies and our homes. Unfortunately, if you are buying any conventional dish soaps, you are probably bringing a great amount of chemicals into your home.
Why You Probably Should Stay Away From Calcium Supplements
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in your body. The skeleton contains 99% of the body’s calcium. It is essential for the development and maintenance of strong bones and teeth. Calcium also helps other body systems to work properly including the heart, nerves, muscles. For us to function well, our bodies rely on all the…
Stop Using These Oils Immediately If You Care About Your Health
Vegetable oils have gradually sneaked their way into all the aspects of our food supply. If you buy so-called “healthy” snacks, chances are, they are made with vegetable oils. Or when you eat out, most likely your food is cooked in some type of vegetable oil. If you buy mayo, dips, salad dressings you will…
How to Know if You Have Hashimoto’s Disease (and what to do)
At least 17 years ago, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism, an autoimmune condition where the body mistakenly attacks the thyroid. Hashimoto’s is the primary cause of all thyroid disorders. Unfortunately, conventional doctors would tell you that the main way to treat Hashimoto’s is through medication alone. It is definitely not easy, but it is…
Why You Should Start Eating Sardines Today
You probably never thought of sardines as a superfood but they are extremely nutritious. In fact, sardines provide one of the highest levels of omega-3 and the lowest levels of mercury of any fish. Additionally they are high in Vitamin D3 and E. Sardines are a cost-effective way to get in a whole host of nutrients!