Tag: healthy-food
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Are Gum Additive Safe?
What are Gum additives and Why are they in our food? Gum additives are everywhere in our food supply today. Xanthan and guar gum are by far the most common. But there are many others too, such as locust bean gum (carob gum), gellen gum, cellulose gum, and relative newcomer tara gum. The savvy shopper…
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Oregon Government Threatens to Spray 2000 acre Organic Farm with ROUNDUP
UPDATE! Organic Farm WINS! The government received 40,000 emails regarding their threat to spray the organic farm. A closed door meeting brought farmer out smiling as the County is willing to work on a resolution in weed mangement that DOES NOT INCLUDE spray! Oregon a 2000 acre organic farm is UNDER THREAT of being force…
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Aluminum eliminating the bad and ugly
Our bodies are exposed to pollutants before we’re even born. Many pollutants, like the ones in our air, are unavoidable. But there are many toxins that we can choose to avoid. Aluminum is one of those toxins. Unlike vitamins, minerals, and trace elements, the body does not need aluminum. And aluminum is no innocent or…
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A Smarter Way to Make Almond Milk (No Soaking, No Straining)
Julie: We are dairy free, not by choice but out of necessity because of milk sensativities. LOVE our coconut milk in most things but a change is always good. Almond milk tastes yummy in pancakes. Did you know you can make your own? Better, smarter, faster and cheaper! Well, now you do!! “Fresh, Instant Almond…
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Celery: Nutritional Superhero
With its mild flavor, its delicate, pale color, and its (undeserved) reputation as a food with ‘little nutritional value,’ celery just might be the Clark Kent of the produce aisle. The reality is: this underappreciated vegetable is a nutritional superhero that is just beginning to get its due. Not only is celery packed with essential…
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All Hail Kale
ALL HAIL TO KALE! This leafy green grows well in parts of Idaho weathering well through the winter! The most common type of kale is called curly kale or Scots kale, which has green and curly leaves and a hard, fibrous stem. If you haven’t already, let’s all bravely select this curly, dark green, leafy…
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Get Your Kids To Eat: Spinach
It is hard to beat spinach when talking about nutrient packed greens. Just one leaf contains a sampling of more than 20 different nutrients. The list of benefits is nearly as long as the amount of nutrients: cancer fighting, blood pressure beating, bone strengthening, cardiovascular helping, brain boosting, skin smoothing, vision improving, inflammation reducing, energy…
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Get Your Kids To Eat: Cilantro
Most fast food is dipped, cooked, and lathered in all sorts of unhealthy things that cause high blood sugar and cholesterol, but not this “fast food.” One of the remedies for lowering blood sugar and cholesterol is cilantro, and its fast and easy to add to your daily smoothie! Try it with lime juice and…
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Get Your Kids To Eat: Romaine
Romaine lettuce is a nutrient rich leafy green that is good for your heart and low in calories. The vitamin C and beta-carotene content help to lower cholesterol and prevent build up on artery walls, which reduces the risk of heart attack. Being low in calories also helps you lose weight while keeping you full.…
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What’s On My Favorite Food: Applesauce
Its been a favorite since they were sitting in the high chair. Now that they are ‘growing up’ we get those conventional single serving sizes for quick snacks during outings and after school. I thought I was doing right by them. Instead of junk food, giving them whole food. I didn’t realize, what I was…