Say no to the tyranny of fish fingers, to the monopoly of happy meals and the lure of French fries. If you are stuck with a fussy eater and don’t want to be the kind of parent that makes their kids sit at the table until they clean their plate, then there are ways to make healthy food a desirable menu item.
Bacteria is bad right? We use antibiotics and hand sanitizer to banish bacteria from our lives and live in sanitary environments in the hopes of staving off illness. But we are just beginning to understand the seminal role that healthy bacteria play in our lives. You see, bacteria is responsible for the proper digestion of our food, for improving our immune systems and, new studies show, even our happiness and mental health.
Real artisanal bread takes time, organic ingredients and a whole lot of love. And, when bread is made from natural ingredients, it does go off after a week or so. If your bread doesn’t, you should be asking yourself: “If mold won’t eat it, should I?”
Greenwashing is the practice of using words like ‘natural’ or ‘organic’ on a product to entice buyers even when the products don’t deliver. While the fact that consumers are demanding food that is healthier and contains fewer chemicals is a promising development, studies show that many companies are not telling the whole truth on their labels. This is partly because there aren’t stringent guidelines which companies need to meet in order to use words like ‘natural’ and because the standards that do exist are poorly enforced by the regulatory agencies.
Are you suffering from seasonal allergies? Taking medication can have some serious side effects, but without it you may have to deal with debilitating symptoms. Luckily, there are foods you can eat that help to boost your natural resilience to seasonal allergies so that you can actually enjoy spring.
Since time immemorial, turmeric has woven its magic as a panacea bringing healing with its brilliant color and soothing flavor. Many cultures have benefited from the use of turmeric as a spice and healing additive and now science is confirming what 4000 years of Ayurvedic medicine already knew; that turmeric is an invaluable ally in the fight against disease.
A century ago, the average age of puberty for girls was around 15, but that number has dropped drastically to 12 with an increasing number of young girls experiencing precocious or early-onset puberty as young as eight years old.
