So you've opted for a salad. Good job picking a healthier meal with more fiber and nutrients. But are you pouring on an unhealthy dose of chemicals, artificial coloring, and high-fructose corn syrup on top? That certainly could be the case if you're using store-bought salad dressing. So where are all the better store-bought salad dressings and …
Top 50 + Organic Snacks
When it comes to convenience, there's just something about snacks. Everyone loves them. Just ask any kid who says they're not hungry at breakfast, lunch, or dinner time. Merely mutter the word snack and they'll jump at the chance to shovel their own body weight in snacks into their mouths. We've covered different grocery store investigations like …
Similar Chemical to BPA Linked to Infertility & Weight Gain–Meet the Bisphenol Sisters
By now you probably know that BPA is something you should avoid. Chances are you know this because you see a ton of plastics in the store that advertise they're "BPA Free" with a little sticker on their product. It's the new thing in marketing. Advertise what's not in your product because the consumer is catching on to all the shit that has been in …
Independent Study Testing Dangers of Glyphosate Asks For Crowdfunding Support
A new independent study will evaluate the dangers of glyphosate, the main chemical found in Roundup herbicide, following closely the way it's used in and around our homes. The study is being run by the Ramazzini Institute in Italy and they are asking for $1,000,000 Euro in crowdfunding support to answer important questions about this chemical and …
How to Make Your Kids Enjoy Gardening Even in Winter
Gardening in the winter with kids is both fun and educational. They get to witness the natural growth of plants while also learning their importance. It’s easy to imagine hanging out with your kids in the garden when the sun is up during the spring and summer seasons. Still, what about the winter season? Yes, it is a cold season and is not the best …
Makerspace Safety: Safe Ingredients to Use For STEM Projects
Having a dedicated makerspace for kids is a great way to spark your child’s interest in STEM – science, technology, engineering and math – and give her a leg up on college entry, scholarship applications and a secure future. Schools all over the country are even starting to create makerspace labs to foster creativity and and an exploratory way to …
3D Printers: Which Ones Have the Safest Ingredients for Your Family
In the past, helping your child create products was impossible outside of craft projects, artwork and sewing. Today, the advent of 3D printer technology means you can build your child an amazing maker space without spending thousands of dollars. This is a great holiday gift that can spark your child’s imagination and ignite an amazing career, but …
Infrared Sauna: A Safe Way to Detox & Lose Weight
When you think of saunas, you may think of a spa day with your girlfriends, a way to relax after a workout, or something you treat yourself to on vacation. But did you know that a sauna can actually help improve your health, especially detoxing chemicals like BPA, PCBs and pesticides? That's important given families are constantly bombarded with a …
Improve Your Winter Meals With These Vegetables
As the winter season approaches, you might be thinking of what winter meals you can prepare using your own homegrown crops. After all, winter isn’t the season when most vegetables are available for harvest. It's also a time to think about saving money with shopping looming and extra energy bills making their headway. While Mamavation brings you …
Promote Good Gut Health With These New Innovative Probiotic Products
The discovery of the importance of the human microbiome, that is, the microorganisms that affect our immunity and health, has created a race to create products to support a healthy microbiota. Ensuring that your body’s good bacteria outweighs the bad bacteria has become an entire industry of its own, impacting everything from probiotics to skin …
Mom, Veteran Journalist Carey Gillam Takes on the Pesticide Industry
It’s the pesticide on our dinner plates – a chemical so pervasive it’s in our air, our water, our food, and even our own bodies. Glyphosate, the main ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup weed killer, is the most widely used agrichemical in history. For decades it’s been lauded as the chemical that’s “safe enough to drink.” When I was a reporter back …
We Need to Talk About Fluoride and the Load of BS You Are Being Fed About It
Recent independent studies have demonstrated that fluoride may be more dangerous than it is useful when it comes to children. While living a toxic-free life, many parents are aware of the debate over fluoride, one of many possible toxins that can be found in our tap water. Long touted as the safest way to prevent cavities and tooth decay, fluoride …