Most retail stores have made big promises to take BPA out of their cans, but have they actually done it? A new study is demonstrating that promises have been broken — toxic endocrine disrupting chemical BPA use in cans has dropped slightly, but not at the levels promised. It looks like some chains are starting to listen to consumers advocating for …
Mamavation’s Top 100 Healthy Recipe Blogs
When you’re looking for healthy and delicious recipes, it can get quite overwhelming! There are hundreds and hundreds of recipe blogs out there that claim to be healthy, but still share recipes that are full of refined sugars and processed foods. We've already brought you the Top 100 Healthy Mom Blogs, but we couldn't stop there! We had to bring …
Benefits of CBD Oil and Do the Medicinal Properties of Marijuana Make You High?
CBD oil is becoming popular for treating everything from anxiety to multiple sclerosis. Marijuana (technically a slang term for the cannabis plant) has a long history in America, dating back to King James’ decree to colonists to grow the hemp plant, one of George Washington’s main crops. It has been transformed through early pharmaceutical use, …
Breast Cancer: Tales From Two Survivors
Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed form of cancer in women worldwide. According to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation’s website, the latest research available shows that globally, breast cancer represents one in four of all cancers in women. It accounts for the most frequently diagnosed cancer in 140 of 184 countries across the …
Foods That Have GMOs: Update & Investigation
Products and foods that have GMOs – genetically modified organisms – have been a topic of debate in recent years. The Non-GMO Project defines a GMO as "a plant, animal, microorganism or other organism whose genetic makeup has been modified using...gene splicing, gene modification or transgenic technology." This is not like the …
Israeli Food: Complex, Vibrant, Ancient and Bright
Complex, vibrant, ancient and bright. These are the words that come to mind when thinking about Israel after my recent trip with non-profit Vibe Israel. It’s a place where so many histories and religions are woven together, often leaving their footprints in the local culture and cuisine. And when it comes to food, Israel, both modern and ancient, …
Look For “Glyphosate Residue Free” Certification Coming Soon!
Americans need fewer pesticides sprayed on their food, not more. And recently, a special food certification has launched from The Detox Project to help you determine if your groceries are free of the most common pesticide, glyphosate. The Detox Project has just launched a program that will test the food on your supermarket shelves to see how much …
10 Ways To Teach Your Kids Compassion for Animals
Learning about human encroachment, global warming and habitat destruction is important if we want to raise our children to be good global citizens. It's even more important if we want them to have compassion for animals. This year, Nature's Path EnviroKidz is giving away an EnviroTrip to Belize to experience conservation first hand! Keep on …
6 Things You Should Stop Giving F*cks About Right Now: The Happiness Zappers That Are Holding You Back
We all have the same 24 hours as Beyoncé, so why does it feel like most days are leaving you tired and uninspired with little to show for it? Yes, a full staff of assistants, nannies, and caterers-to-all-your-needs would help, but having a solid list of priorities that deserve your energy would also help you to stay focused on your goals and your …
Toxic Packaging: Are Fast Food Wrappers Hurting Your Family?
We moms all know that fast foods are not healthy, but every now and then, most of us allow our families to cheat. Whether it’s picking up a GMO free dinner at fast food alternative Chipotle or indulging with a cup of Starbucks, we know that keeping things in moderation is usually safe. But did you know that your family actually be getting an extra …
Mamavation’s List of 100+ Healthy Mom Blogs
When you're looking for resources and information on healthy living and natural parenting advice, who do you turn to? Other moms, of course! The internet is full of blogs that provide tips, recommendations, recipes, DIYs, tutorials, etc., to help you get on and stay on a path to healthy living. If you are coming to Mamavation for assistance, we are …
Endocrine Disruptors Cost Americans $340 Billion Per Year In Healthcare Expenses
The dangers of endocrine disruptors, also known as endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), found in thousands of everyday products such as plastic, fragrances, and some multi-level marketing products, are not something most people are aware of. But scientists have calculated exactly how expensive the health complications from endocrine disruptors …