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” …
Dannon: Transparency and Non-GMO Feed for All its Cows
It seems we've reached the tipping point in the food labeling movement and Dannon is one of the leaders. Although mandatory labeling has yet to be required, major food companies are taking this step on their own. We've seen Mars, Kelloggs, and General Mills all decide to label the GMOs in their food in the interest of transparency. Now the cow is …
Is there BPA in your Pantry? Find out more!
#CansnotCancer has been trending on Twitter ever since a recent study analyzed the interior coatings and lids of nearly 200 canned foods in 19 states and 1 Canadian province for Bisphenol A (BPA). The study was conducted independently by non-governmental organizations (honest-biased folks with no agenda) and found: "The continued presence of BPA - …
Expo West Finds: Natural Products You Don’t Want to Miss
Expo West is where natural products and brands of all kinds come together to showcase their new products along with old favorites. The brands range from big names in natural foods, like Amy's Kitchen, to the little guys just trying to get their product out there. I made a point to spend my weekend at the expo talking to as many brands as I could …
Cosmetics could be making me crazy or fat? Oh hell no!
We live in a modern day and age where there is a plethora of information about cosmetics and how to keep skin supple, get a natural glow or pick The Perfect shade of red for any skin type without it smearing all over your brighter-whiter teeth--- yet, what is not being shared by the big brand companies who are developing the Next-Best-Thing that …
The White House:10 Interesting Wellness Tidbits I Learned
Recently I had the honor to visit the White House and see Michelle Obama and her Let's Move team. Originally I thought it was a roundtable and had prepared some very serious questions, but when I got there I realized I was on a team of 10...but there were about 10 additional teams. It was a bit more of a press event or small summit. But it was …
Top 5 Reasons To Try Kombucha Tea
Kombucha, Kombucha, Kombucha! Say that three times fast and see if you can stop yourself from smiling or laughing. Although this funky, fermented tea has a funny name, it is a fount of fuel, fizz, and nutrition. Maybe you’ve heard of Kombucha Tea or maybe it is completely new to you, but either way, it is likely already on your grocery store …
Make Like a Ninja and Grow Your Own Food
I've always wanted to grow my own food. I've made some attempts in the past, and gotten a few vegetables and some basil out of my efforts but with limited space and guidelines of what could be on the patio, I never managed to keep it up. It seems like I might be due for another attempt at growing edibles now that I've discovered Gardening Like a …
What is a Twitter Party and How do I Attend One?
A twitter party is basically a live chat on Twitter using the hashtag (#) search feature to organize the conversation and encourage others to participate. For attendees, a twitter party is a fun event where you can make new friends, chat about a subject that inspires or interests you and potentially win prizes. Twitter parties are also a great …
Scientifically Proven to be Healthier? Organic v Conventional
Organic is better, scientifically proven! There is new scientific evidence from the Newcastle University in the UK that shows organic meat and dairy are healthier and more nutritious than their conventional counterparts. Way to go organic cows, and of course kudos to the farmers that raise them. We're big proponents of organic meat and dairy for …