There has been a lot of incorrect information circling around about organic food and the organic industry. This has caused some, with vast knowledge on the subject of organic, to issue a response. It seemed like the right time to delve into one of the issues–pesticides. Are organic pesticides an option? Pesticides are something discussed …
Sneaky Little GMOs: The Global Push for Plate Power
We like to think of food as not only a necessity, but as a way to bring our family closer as we celebrate over meals or settle our kids down at the dinner table every night.But GMOs are ruining this. The food you put on your table is now being manipulated by powerful corporation, here in America and overseas. In fact, critical battles over food …
5 Ways Big Food Plays Us for a Fool
You may have seen the video of a Monsanto advocate looking like a fool after saying glyphosate, was not harmful to humans and "he'd be happy to" drink a glass, only to panic and refuse the journalist's offer to take a sip. His hypocrisy revealed that these corporations are making false claims and are trying to trick us into believing their …
Eat More Avocados: 11 Reasons Why You Should
Most Americans are not getting enough whole non-processed foods. And if your family is surviving on processed food, you may struggle with getting produce into your family’s diet. But regardless of how your family eats, most people LOVE avocados. The taste, texture, versatility, nutrition and color make it a mom’s secret weapon. Avocados make for a …
Girl Scout Cookies: What’s Really in Them?
I was somewhat reluctant to delve into America's favorite overpriced cookies, because it always seems to be an off limits topic. The Girl Scouts of America has become a part of so many young girl's lives. I, myself, was a brownie and my mom was cookie mom. The organization's mission is to build girls confidence and character among other things. For …
Deadly Scent: Toxic Perfume Chemicals
With Mother’s Day less than two months away and spring fashion season fully underway, a big push to sell fragrances will be on the rise. Unfortunately, perfumes, colognes and other fashion scents can be a problem for many people. A small squirt of even a high-end fragrance can cause severe and painful reactions in the form of headaches or sinus …
10 Reasons to Avoid School Lunches like the Plague
If I asked you what you had for lunch, you could probably tell me without hesitation. If I asked what your child had for lunch at school, could you answer just as easily? Even if you know the lunch menu, what's actually in the school lunches may be a mystery. A look at one school's burger found it had 26 ingredients. Among those 26 components, it …
St. Patrick’s Day: Celebrate in a Non-Toxic Way
St. Patrick’s Day is upon us! Food, beer and festivities accompany parades and parties as the Irish – and those who want to be Irish – celebrate this holiday in March. But the menu may just be hurting you with a toxic food mashup of colorants and additives. Can you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and keep your family safe from toxins? Here are some of …
The Dangers of Eating Canned Soup: Toxic Brands & Better Choices
Winter is here and it’s the perfect time to serve your family a warm and healthy soup. But making soup for the whole family can seem like a big hassle, especially when the soup aisle is full of so many options of canned soup. After all, a can of soup is a quick and easy choice for lunch or dinner, and it can help you keep fit and fight illness, …
Top 10 Reasons to Feed Your Family Organic Food
I write a lot about eating organic food, whether it be how to eat organic on the cheap, or choosing healthier organic options instead of conventional processed foods. So what makes organic food my Mamavation muse? It is really all it's cracked up to be? I've done the research and narrowed it down to the top 10 reasons to feed your family organic …
Are You Eating Your Own Shit?: Top 10 Reasons Why Biosolids are Dangerous
Chances are you've never heard of biosolids. However, you have probably heard of it in it's original form, sewage sludge. Yes, "biosolids" are the treated waste sent from households, hospitals, and industry, and then used as fertilizer. Cleverly rebranded with a more PC name, this processed people poop has seemed to stay fairly under the …
Obesogens: The Hidden Chemicals That Can Make Your Family Fat
Obesity is a rising problems in America and it’s taking its toll on our children. According to Environmental Health Policy Institute (EHPI), 17% of children and youths in America are obese. While lack of activity, poor diet and genetics are frequently blamed for this problem, could there be other factors in the environment affecting the weight gain …