Is a gluten-free label enough to protect us?
Today I ran across an article on a retailer roundtable site that I follow so I can keep up with the trends on gluten0free labels, products, what consumers are interested...
My experience with a 10 day Raw Foods and Juice Cleanse
I used to hear the word ‘cleanse’ as if it was a 4 letter word. It taunted me, teasing me to consider trying it, knowing the whole time I would...
The Truth about Going Gluten-free, from a 3rd grader’s point of view
Guest writer Margaret Conner of The Wellness Pantry shares her story of their third grade son going gluten-free. I just love how mature he is about his journey and why...
Free range vs Pastured eggs; what’s real and what’s just a good marketing ploy?
Do you check your egg labels before you buy them, or do you just grab for the cheapest carton you can find? I was somewhere in the middle until I...
Non-toxic, allergy-free Easter egg dyes keep Easter safe and fun!
Do the store-bought Easter Egg Dye Kits make you shiver with thoughts of toxic food dyes seeping into your kiddos hard boiled eggs? Us too! If you’re looking for safe,...
Today’s Inspiration: the power of belief
I was told once that the strength of a belief is more powerful than any other life force; that people who willed themselves to heal, would heal, and those who...
A personal tale of Celiac disease, and it’s traumatic effects on the mind, body and spirit.
This is a guest post from our Organic Food Insider, Leslie. Here she shares a very touching, real story of what it’s like to have Celiac disease, how she discovered...
Story of Cosmetics: Toxic Chemicals in Your Daily Routine
I remember reading several years ago that deodorant may be tied to cancer, and that it’s best if you ditch the bras with underwire, in favor of elastic ones. Or...
Enter for a chance to win a FREE copy of Beautiful Babies and the Beautiful Babies Online Nutrition Course
Nine years ago I was pregnant with my son, and I was naive enough to listen to the doctors about what was best for my health and the health of...
Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers (Gluten-free, vegetarian option)
This is a guest post from Megan Cannon, a guest author who shares her experience prepping a variety of allergy-free friendly foods. Throughout the course of the holiday season...
How to Stretch Your Organic Dollar Even Farther
Here’s hoping you saved yourself some cash at the grocery store after reading yesterday’s post. Today I’ll give you more cost-cutting advice including my secret on how to save money...
Researchers applaud the Mediterranean Diet for Reversing signs of Heart Disease
This morning while getting ready for our day, the Today Show was on in the background like it often is. And while most of what they talk about is fluff,...