Health issues of the mother should be addressed months before she conceives. The state of health and nourishment of the mother is extremely important to the state of health of the growing and developing baby. Her diet and her exposure to environmental toxins affect the baby as much, or more so, than they affect her. […]

There are lots of variations to this egg dish, depending upon what you have in your refrigerator, and takes only 5-10 minutes to prepare. If you are in the habit of keeping some of these nutritious foods as staple items in your kitchen, this is a no-brainer for taste and nutrition and convenience! Eggs are […]

With the summer months fast approaching in some of our countries, thoughts (usually unhappy) often occur around the topic of mosquitoes. In order to avoid the potent chemicals in most of the commercial mosquito repellents, in this short video, I offer some suggestions for natural, homemade products and other tips to repel those nasty critters […]

Most of the salt in our kitchens and restaurants and the type used in processed foods is that of the ordinary, white, highly refined variety. Chemically, this is NaCl or sodium chloride. Sodium and chloride are two important minerals that are needed by the human body. However, in unrefined salt (before processing) there are 60-80 […]

A frittata is an Italian egg-based dish similar to an open-face, fluffy omelet. There are numerous possibilities for ingredients that you can add to the eggs – meat, vegetables, cheese, even some leftovers from last night’s dinner. It is a great source of protein and equally delicious at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. For this recipe […]

This is an easy, quick recipe that results in a gluten-free bread that actually has good nutrition in it. It holds its shape well and has a dense and moist texture. This will probably not be a bread with which to make sandwiches, but could work well as a snack or dessert – try spreading […]

Coming up with a new recipe that is equally good for your taste buds, as it is for your health always feels great. This dessert is simple and low in sugar, yet so delicious. The avocado gives it a nice texture but hardly any flavor. It is rich, creamy and you can make it very […]

Pasta dishes are some of the most loved and popular dishes around the world. Unfortunately, most of them do not fall in the category of “healthy meals” and should be avoided or consumed rarely. To satisfy my cravings I started experimenting with new recipes for my favorite pasta dishes. Experimentation led me to the realization […]

Apples Are on the Top of Environmental Working Group’s ‘Dirty Dozen’ List for 5th Year in a Row! The Environmental Working Group (“EWG”) is an American non-profit organization dedicated to protecting human health and the environment. Their mission, according to their website, is “to empower people to live healthier lives in a healthier environment”. Every […]

The average adult today spends 9 to 10 hours per day sitting. Even if that same adult does the recommended daily 30 minutes of exercise, or more, it would not begin to offset the harmful effects on health prolonged sitting incurs. Diabetes, altered glucose metabolism, cardiovascular disease, cancer, obesity, poor digestion, anxiety, and depression are […]