If you’re not in the oyster camp yet, you might want to join now. People have been eating oysters for centuries. Ancient oyster shells have been found in caves, caverns, and other prehistoric sites. Gram for gram, oysters are literally the most micronutrient-dense food in the world! Think of oysters as a perfect multivitamin on…
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Scary Reasons to Avoid Bath and Body Works Products
Did you know that there are over 100,000 skin care chemicals in the beauty industry and the FDA tests less than 10% of these for safety? It’s a very scary trend as the skin is your second largest organ, and absorbs up to 80% of what you put on it! This is one of the…
This is Why The “Beyond Burger” is Beyond Unhealthy
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…
Sunflower Oil: Why You Should Never Use It
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…