It's been a while since I've bought baby food. Come to think of it, I don't think I ever bought baby food for my child. I used to bring jarred baby food (the fruity ones) in my packed lunches to school or work, so it's been a long time. By the time I had my son I decided baby food wasn't for us and opted for baby led weaning or making our own baby …
Are You Worried about GMOs in Your Olive Oil? Here’s What To Look Out For When You’re Shopping
Olive oil is one of the must-have ingredients in your kitchen for cooking and sautéing, providing excellent flavor and good health for your family. The problem is that not all olive oils are created equal, and those health benefits can be outweighed by poor quality processing or even GMOs in your olive oil. Let’s take a look at why it is good 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 …
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, …
10 Processed Foods to Never Feed Your Kids
It may be easy to reach for one of these foods when your child is hungry, but have you ever really thought about what's inside those processed foods targeted at kids? Flip those colorful cartooned packages over and you'll find almost as many artificial colors lurking in the ingredients. That list of ingredients is a long and confusing jumble 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 …