Grocery store frozen food is so convenient, isn't it? It doesn't take much thought or time. All the prep work is done and your food is ready to eat. Well, it turns out all that convenience may not be worth the price you pay. Not in dollars, but in health. Many frozen, ready-to-eat meals are hiding a minefield of hazardous ingredients and the big …
How Does Your Favorite Sauce Stack Up? Condiments from Bad to Best
Let's face it, condiments can be as important as the meal they're on. Don't believe me? Have you ever told a toddler you're out of ketchup? But which condiments are best for your family? Not all ingredients are created equal. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you best & worst salad dressings, best & worst hummus, and best and worst chips …
6 Simple Baby Meals with Ultimate Nutrition
There are many single-ingredient meals that are nutritious for babies, but sometimes it’s challenging to put simple baby meals together into meals that feel complete, especially if you’re trying to make a meal the whole family can enjoy! By starting with the Eleven Foundation Foods from our book, What to Feed Your Baby, you will provide the best …
McDonald’s Pulls School Outreach From Public Outrage After Blogger Breaks Story
Public outrage in schools over nutrition because one blogger you don't upset is Bettina Siegel. She's awesome...and an attorney by trade. Bettina is the creator of the blog The Lunch Tray, which focuses on “kids and food, in school and out." And as of recently, she's been quite a thorn in the side of McDonalds. McDonalds 540 Meals …
Mystery Meats: The Best to the Worst Lunch Meat.
Mmmm...bacon. Sounds good, doesn't? I bet you're thinking about some crispy, crumbly bacon atop, well anything really. But what if I told you that BACON IS EVIL?! Okay, it's not evil, but there's scientific evidence to suggest that mystery meats are not as good for you as you wish they were. What Does The Science Say? Before you put your fingers …
Organic food farming: 5 Ways it’s Good
Some people may think that more affluent areas have more organic farmers markets, but a recent report shows that organic food farming and production is actually a driving force in boosting local economies. In other words, it's really really helpful in making everyone's day. In counties with high organic activity (crop production, livestock …
More BPA Exposure in Womb Equals a Fatter Child
Pregnant moms are bombarded with rules about their health from beginning to end. There are rules about seafood, soft cheese, drinking alcohol and even getting into a Jacuzzi. But with all these things to remember, no one saw this coming: Pregnant moms are now being warned to avoid BPA exposure in order to protect their baby from a lifetime of …
Concerned Moms: Nanoparticles in Baby Formula
Okay, so chances are you clicked on this article because you were thinking "what the hell is are nanoparticles and why are they in baby formula?" Well, I'm going to tell you, and give you all the info from a report just released by Friends of the Earth that tested six major formula brands. What is Nanotechnology and What are …
10 Natural Ways to Improve Fertility
Guest Post: This post was written by Dr. Taz, MD. Dr. Taz Bhatia, MD, is a board-certified physician, specializing in integrative and emergency medicine, pediatrics, and prevention, with expertise in women’s health, weight-loss, and nutrition, who describes the ten natural ways to improve fertility. For many women, it feels like a ticking time …
Cleaning Up the Air Inside Your Home in 5 Easy Steps
Americans spend the vast majority of their time inside their homes sleeping, eating and enjoying their family. That basically means that the home is the center point of breathing. Considering how much time is spent inside the home, the air quality inside your home can greatly impact your health - and so it's essential to start cleaning up the air …
Why All Moms Need to Watch Consumed
There's something about being a mother that boosts that womanly intuition we all have. That mama-bear protective mode that we go into when we are worried about the health and safety of our children. It seems a worried mother can accomplish anything, and the lead character in the film CONSUMED shows just that. The movie centers around mom Sophie, …
8 Reasons to Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup at All Costs
Put down the cookies and slowly back away from the soda. Banish the high fructose corn syrup from your pantry and refrigerator. You’ll thank me later. We've covered the perils of artificial sweeteners on Mamavation, but what about high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS)? Though high-fructose corn syrup may be considered “Generally Recognized as Safe” …