Are you looking for better nutrition in the food you already eat? Or a way to feed your family foods that are not only healthy and good for the gut but also can be made in batches and last? Then you should look into fermented vegetables. What is Fermenting? Fermenting, or culturing, is a process that preserves foods by introducing bacteria to …
#ShiftHappens Twitter Party November 12th
ShiftCon is an amazing blogging conference where content creators passionate about food, wellness, sustainability & toxin-free living get together to support one another & learn to become more effective communicators. Green bloggers, wellness bloggers, fitness bloggers, parenting bloggers, lifestyle & food bloggers all took part this …
Are Feminine Care Products Making You Sick? What Every Woman Needs to Know
As breast cancer awareness month ends, moms everywhere should know about another danger lurking in our homes: feminine care products, which may be making us sick. These must-have tools that every woman needs can harbor unsafe chemicals. The FDA has categorized tampons and sanitary pads as medical devices. They made this categorization thanks to …
No Scary Surprises: GMO Free Halloween Candy Recommendations
It’s time for trick or treats again, but kids can find their bags of Halloween candy more full of tricks than treats. Candy loaded with GMOs, dyes, preservatives and all kinds of junk can find its way into your children’s Halloween treat bag. What are some good options for candy and what can you do to protect your child? Mamavation Recommended …
Time and Money Saving Organic Meals
Life can be busy, and just finding the time to cook can be a struggle sometimes. This week's recipes require minimal prep time and are nearly effortless to prepare. So, you can feed your family healthy, organic meals that are both low in cost and low in preparation time. I saved some time this week by shopping at only 2 stores, instead of …
Toxic Beauty: A Guide to Toxic Chemicals in Your Makeup
An essential item in every mom’s tote, purse or baby bag is makeup; after a long day you want to look your best going out or at the office. But not all cosmetics are created equal. In fact, there are products that you may be putting on your skin, lips and eyes that are downright dangerous. There can be some pretty darn toxic chemicals in your …
Internet Trolls: Online Nuisances or Corporate Shills?
Paying Internet trolls to skew the discussion is a growing trend in today's food industry, as the organic food movement grows and the GMO labeling debate hits ballot boxes all over U.S. The Intercept, a website organized by Glenn Greenwald, Laura Poitras, and Jeremy Scahill that reports on documents leaked by NSA whistleblower, Edward Snowden, has …
Three Organic Flavorful Fall Meals under $25
As we get into the heart of fall, I always crave warm, rich meals, and those signature fall flavors. I wanted to create a menu of fall meals that incorporated these comfort foods while still being budget friendly and organic. Last week's menu was meat free, which is a great way to save money. However, meat is a big part of most people's diets, …
Toxic Vitamins: How to Pick a Supplement that’s Clean for Your Family
When you embark on a real food journey, part of that trip means making sure your family is getting enough the right vitamins and minerals. To ensure that we are, most of us take a multivitamin, but beware: not all supplements are created equal. In fact, some toxic vitamins even contain ingredients that you have probably been trying to …
Budget Friendly Organic Shopping List
Last week we discussed some tips on How to Eat Organic on the Cheap, and this week I'm going to walk you through the process from list to serving dish. You'll get 3 delicious, healthy, and organic meals to feed a family of four all for under $25 if you follow this week's organic shopping list! I sat down, armed with my local store's weekly ads, …
How to Eat Organic on the Cheap
Eating organic is no longer a fad, it's a full blown movement. "Organic food sales are increasing by double digits annually, and more than 80 percent of parents reported buying organic food for their families last year,” said Laura Batcha, Interim Co-Executive Director for OTA. This shift towards organic makes sense considering the benefits. Not …
Top 10 Toxins that May Be Lowering Your Child’s IQ Right Now
Increased exposure to toxins in and around our homes caused by everyday products like nail polish and the beds we sleep on can lead to ADHD, lowered IQ, and other neurological problems that can harm your child's brain. From pregnancy through the first 5 years of life, children are far more susceptible to damage and health problems caused by these …