There are hundreds of options of cookware, so which do you choose? Every brand makes claims to be healthy, non-toxic, and safe, but are they really? The answer to that question is NO, they are not. So what are the safest & best non-toxic cookware brands? You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like best & worst probiotics, best & …
Decaffeinated Coffee & Methyl Chloride–Best & Worst Decaf Coffee Brands
When you find out you are pregnant or just get the jitters when you drink coffee, decaffeinated coffee may be what you reach for. But watch out! The Clean Label Project recently commissioned a lab study on all the most popular decaffeinated coffee brands and there are big differences when it comes to toxins appearing in the brew. You've trusted …
Wines Without Glyphosate, GMO Yeast, Added Sulfites & Arsenic Investigation
Are you a wine lover? Don't worry, we won't judge. When you are relaxing after a long day or just wanting to hang out with friends, a glass of wine may be one of your favorite things. Since you are coming to Mamavation, you know we are going to look into the safest wine possible to enjoy. Are you ready to have us tackle your wine? You've trusted …
Jello Is Good For You–7 Science-Based Benefits of Collagen
Okay, I'm not talking about the kind of Jello we grew up with as a kid, cause that stuff is nasty and full of artificial ingredients. What I am talking about is gelatin and collagen--something that has incredible health benefits if you purchase the right kind. We took a skeptical look at all the marketing behind collagen and compared it to the …
Mamavation’s 150+ Non-Toxic Holiday Gift Guide 2019
The holidays are almost here and what do you buy for everyone that isn't full of toxins, polluting plastic, or isn't just junk? We've scoured the internet to bring you some of our favorite finds that are free from hormone-disrupting chemicals and fun for the holidays. Ready to dive in? You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like safest small …
Best Organic & NonGMO Candy to Hand Out During Halloween 2019
Halloween is rapidly approaching and with the dancing skeletons, scary movies, and awesome decorations. But sometimes when it comes to the candy, which is a staple for kids, its a logistical nightmare for parents. With ever-increasing health epidemics of children, it can be hard to find as much joy in a bag of candy as you did when you were a kid. …
California Bans Pesticide Linked to Brain Damage in Children–Chlorpyrifos
California is leading the country once again in another groundbreaking environmental decision--to ban virtually all uses of the pesticide chlorpyrifos, which is linked to learning disabilities in children. Even if you are not from California, this decision is likely to make a positive impact on the amount of chlorpyrifos inside your body. You've …
Non-Toxic Coffee Creamers & Healthiest Coffee Creamers
Some people can't stand the idea of putting cream in their coffee - black is best no matter what. Then there are the rest of us who enjoy a bit of cream, sweetness, and/or flavors in our morning cup of joe. Whatever option you choose, with the booming coffee industry catering to more and more types of coffee drinkers, you have a number of different …
Grocer Ahold Delhaize Bans PFAS Chemicals in Food Packaging & Beauty Products!
Grocery Ahold Delhaize just announced they will be phasing out toxic PFAS chemicals from their own branded products in food packaging and beauty products in their stores by 2020. Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are very problematic to the health of humans and our planet, so we are very pleased Grocer Ahold Delhaize has taken …
Thrive Market Creates Glyphosate Free Aisles So You Can Give Monsanto The Finger
What crunchy green mom doesn't love to give Monsanto the finger? So Thrive Market, an online retail store dedicated to non-toxic products and non-GMO food, has created the first "glyphosate free" aisle so you can shop and give Monsanto the finger at the same time. You've trusted Mamavation on topics like best salad dressings, best hummus, and …
Bread, Tortillas, Wraps & Bagels–Bakery Brands Ingredient Investigation
Bread, tortillas, wraps & bagels are a family staple for school lunches, summer picnics, barbecues, and warm weather meals. With so many options, there are limitless possibilities of meals that can be made. Although these products can fill up your family’s hungry bellies, they can also be full of unhealthy additives and chemicals that you may …
Best & Worst Coffee Brands–How to Buy the Safest Coffee
When asked most people would describe their coffee fairly simply: hot, black, sweet, creamy or expensive. Coffee has the most magical smell drawing you into a cup of creamy bitterness that gives you that morning shot of energy you needed to get out the door. And if you drink one cup, perhaps you drink 2-4 more cups throughout the day. There are …