Summer months bring on barbecue feasts. Did you know there is a downside to barbecuing? That’s right, grilling your food on the BBQ can actually produce carcinogenic compounds in your food! But wait, don’t throw in the towel just yet, you can make your barbecue very healthy by doing a couple of things. Grill those veggies! We all know about …
Let’s talk more about the brain!
In June, we started talking about brain health and its connection to habits. Let’s expand on that idea … so do you think about your brain much? You should! The field of brain science and health is expanding every year. Not long ago, scientists believed that it was not possible to make new neurons. Now, we understand the brain more—and …
Vegan Chocolate Swiss Roll
This is easy and was a hit at home!
Kale Chips
If you don’t have a food drier or haven’t had much luck with making chips in the oven, this is perfect for you.
What’s in your shampoo?
Ingredients Are Important. While researchers are still chasing down the effects of specific chemicals, there’s been enough information to make people pause and think twice before applying a product. An example that recently hit the news was the “baby-powder case.” Covering the story, Washington Post wrote the headline, “Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $4.7 billion to women who say …
What’s in Your Food? Chemicals, Coloring, and Preservatives Oh, My! Part 2
What are endocrine disruptors? This is a large category of chemicals. One of the most commonly known today is bisphenol A (BPA). The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences created a helpful introduction: “Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that may interfere with the body’s endocrine system and produce adverse developmental, reproductive, neurological, and immune effects in both humans and wildlife. A …
Chemicals, Coloring, and Preservatives Oh, My! Part 1
A few months ago we jumped into the topic of detoxing your home. I started by talking about what constitutes a toxin. A quick restatement: MedlinePlus, part of the US National Library of Medicine, states, “Toxins are substances created by plants and animals that are poisonous to humans. Toxins also include some medicines that are helpful in small doses, but …
Pick a Date for that Summer Barbecue!
You have been working all winter and spring to get in shape for summer. Eating better, lost some weight and feeling pretty good. Or, perhaps you are in the middle of creating new healthier habits this summer. Looking forward to getting outdoors, taking hikes, sitting in the sun, and those outdoor events like BBQ’s! Wait, what? How am I going …