Right now we all have a choice as to what we eat (at least for anyone reading this blog), and we pretty much take that for granted. But what if those choices became pretty limited in the future? Recent research by the Stockholm Water Institute caused water scientists...
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Millet “Couscous” Salad Recipe
Millet is an ancient food that you should bring into your rotation of foods. I tend to eat more millet this time of year and into the winter, where I like having the grounding qualities of this gluten-free grain. Though it combines as a starch (rather than a...
How to NOT Get Sick (Even Though Everyone Around You Is!)
It's that time of year again. All around, you hear a symphony of...Sniffle. Cough. Sneeze. Ugh, you think to yourself, can you pleeease cover your mouth or stay home from work so you don't infect the rest of us? Get away! But the truth is, it's not about the germs...
Addictive and Toxic: Are You Unknowingly Eating These Items Every Day?
Eating processed foods is a real doozy. They are not only toxic in nature, but are also so addictive that they cause you to crave more of the very food that’s so bad for you! Remember the public outcry when the news came out that tobacco companies added ingredients...
Naturally Boost Your Metabolism in This Key Organ
This issue of particular personal interest to me because I have some family members and friends with thyroid issues. And it is not uncommon- about one in 13 Americans has some type of thyroid disorder. That means approximately 20 million people in this country deal...
Raw Chickpea-Less Hummus Recipe
This yummy dip has been a crowd-pleaser at many events and parties I’ve hosted. Football fans- try making it to snack on while watching the games today and/or tomorrow. Or make a batch to last the work week ahead- it holds up for about 5 days. Because it has a...
Prop 37: Put a Stop to Misleading Labels that Affect Your Health
In November, Californians will have the opportunity to require food manufacturers to tell you whether the foods you purchase contain genetically modified ingredients. Proposition 37, if approved by the voters of California, will have the following effects: It will...
Beauty Travel Tips: Stay Gorgeous on the Go
Here are some of my Beauty Travel Tips for you. I hope these are useful to you not just when you are traveling but anytime, especially when you are busy. Digestive enzymes are a great boost for beauty and health in general, as they promote better digestion, and help...
Raw Pecan Love Pie Recipe
Homemade pies can be a lot of fun to make, and you can put your love right into it. "Regular" pies are of course contain lots of white sugar, butter, gluten, dairy products, etc. But now especially that the seasons are shifting, the natural energy of this season is go...
"Healthy" Smoothies that are Actually as Bad as Junkfood
If you’re even the teeniest bit familiar with the Beauty Detox lifestyle, then you know I love smoothies. Smoothies are perhaps the best way to fuel your body with the powerful nutrients it needs from whole plant foods (think of grapefruit seed extract uses) to create...