Dannon Yogurt has earned some respect. They've made some changes. And they've managed it by doing something you wish your kids would do more often...listening. Dannon has been listening to us. Really listening. Not the kind of listening where you are just thinking about what you are going to say while the other person is still talking. I mean …
Want More Affordable Organic Food? Support the Organic Check-Off Program
Is organic food too expensive for your family? Would you like to live in a world where organic food was more affordable and you had more access to it? That future is coming soon, but in order to make it a reality, your help is needed. We've covered in detail why there isn't more organic on the shelves and that answer is a bit complicated. But when …
Why Organics Have A Shorter Shelf Life – Or A Longer One
When food goes bad faster than you anticipated it can be frustrating. And when you're one of the eight in ten Americans choosing to spend your hard-earned money on organic food, you are focused on buying the safest and most nutritious food. That's an investment you never want to waste. So what do you do when your hard-earned money goes up in …
8 Reasons Why There’s Not More Organic Produce in Your Store (and Who’s Trying to Fix That)
Do you love organic produce and wish there was more selection in your store? Organic is typically the best choice for your family for so many reasons. But the processing and farming of organic produce is complicated, and the reasons why we don't have more in our grocery stores is even more complicated. But we've studied this issue and have found …
Is Seafood Safe? Investigation of Fish, Toxins & the Ocean
It’s important to feed your family fish as part of a healthy diet, but how can you be sure that you are buying safe seafood? Today, I’ll cover why you should eat fish, what the risks are and how to choose fish that you can safely feed your family. Fish: A Necessary Part of Healthy Diet Fish, particularly fatty fish, are full of omega-3 fatty …
10 Reasons to Choose a Compostable Coffee Pod Over a K-Cup For Your Keurig
Compostable coffee pods mean better tasting coffee and a healthier environment. I think if I were a woman I’d wear coffee as a perfume. —John Van Drutenfull Goodness knows having a family means lots of late nights and early mornings. For those of us that rely on a morning cup to get us ready for the day as we drop off kids on the way to …
When A Giant Food Company Makes Changes Like This, I Smile
I think we can all agree that our food system has some major problems. There have been some ground breaking changes, however. Part of the problem is an issue of trust. The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is asleep at the wheel allowing things like transfats into the food supply one day, and then doing a complete reversal another day. And, …
Grocery Store Frozen Food: Ingredient Investigation
Grocery store frozen food is so convenient, isn't it? It doesn't take much thought or time. All the prep work is done and your food is ready to eat. Well, it turns out all that convenience may not be worth the price you pay. Not in dollars, but in health. Many frozen, ready-to-eat meals are hiding a minefield of hazardous ingredients and the big …
How Does Your Favorite Sauce Stack Up? Condiments from Bad to Best
Let's face it, condiments can be as important as the meal they're on. Don't believe me? Have you ever told a toddler you're out of ketchup? But which condiments are best for your family? Not all ingredients are created equal. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you best & worst salad dressings, best & worst hummus, and best and worst chips …
6 Simple Baby Meals with Ultimate Nutrition
There are many single-ingredient meals that are nutritious for babies, but sometimes it’s challenging to put simple baby meals together into meals that feel complete, especially if you’re trying to make a meal the whole family can enjoy! By starting with the Eleven Foundation Foods from our book, What to Feed Your Baby, you will provide the best …
McDonald’s Pulls School Outreach From Public Outrage After Blogger Breaks Story
Public outrage in schools over nutrition because one blogger you don't upset is Bettina Siegel. She's awesome...and an attorney by trade. Bettina is the creator of the blog The Lunch Tray, which focuses on “kids and food, in school and out." And as of recently, she's been quite a thorn in the side of McDonalds. McDonalds 540 Meals …
Mystery Meats: The Best to the Worst Lunch Meat.
Mmmm...bacon. Sounds good, doesn't? I bet you're thinking about some crispy, crumbly bacon atop, well anything really. But what if I told you that BACON IS EVIL?! Okay, it's not evil, but there's scientific evidence to suggest that mystery meats are not as good for you as you wish they were. What Does The Science Say? Before you put your fingers …