How many of you actually check the food labels before buying a product? Do you know that many of the ingredients used in packaged and processed foods can be detrimental to your health? The artificial sweeteners, coloring, preservatives can all be incredibly hazardous for your health, and it is important to watch out for these while buying your groceries.Here’s a look at the 5 ... Continue Reading
The 90 Names For MSG In Food
Not all food labels claiming ‘No MSG’ speak the truth. This post from Mamavation has put together a list of 90 hidden names for MSG in food. Simplify your life by turning to unprocessed, whole foods wherever possible. You’ve seen the signs and labels stating “No MSG” at your favorite take out place or on food in the grocery store aisles, but that warning doesn’t mean exactly ... Continue Reading
Still Eating McDonalds Fries? You Better Read This Now
These days, it is getting harder and harder to avoid eating things you really don't want to eat. To eliminate most things that could be bad for you, you would almost have to revert to the hunter-gatherer stage, and even at that, you'd have to be very careful where you did your hunting and gathering. The list of additives the FDA allows in our food would be a tome. And they are ... Continue Reading
Is Your Baby Formula Safe?
Think your baby formula is safe? Think again. There’s been lots of hype over the last ten years or so about baby formula, breast is best and militant lactivists, some it true, some of it questionable. Both Larry and I were breastfed and that will be the choice for our future children. But you know what? Not every woman CAN breastfeed. Some women don’t have the choices I ... Continue Reading