My 7-year-old son loves Sunny D. He has had it a few times at school, and friends' houses and that's not a big deal, but he's declared me a meany for not buying him any. It's October, so I reminded him that Halloween is my favorite holiday, and I always dress as a...
Food Chemicals – Sunny D
My 7-year-old son loves Sunny D. He has had it a few times at school, and friends' houses and that's not a big deal, but he's declared me a meany for not buying him any. It's October, so I reminded him that Halloween is my favorite holiday, and I always dress as a...
Plant-Based Foods with High Glycemic Index: Should You Care?
When we think of plant-based foods, we often assume they are healthy and low in sugar. However, some of these foods have a surprisingly high glycemic index (GI) or glycemic load (GL), which can cause blood sugar spikes. Let's look at a few plant-based foods that might...
Parent Hack: Harvest Together
Get Kids Excited About Eating Healthy In today’s world of fast food and processed snacks, getting kids to enjoy natural, whole plant foods can be challenging. But there’s a simple and powerful way to change that: involve them in harvesting their own food. When kids...
Coconut water – the good and bad
Coconut water, the clear liquid found inside coconuts, is widely recognized as a health food with numerous benefits. It is known for its ability to hydrate, aid in lowering blood sugar, contribute to improved urinary and heart health, and make for a great recovery drink after intense exercise.
Day 1 – Water Fasting
(+ coffee, tea, and electrolytes) I said water fasting and then immediately mentioned non-water liquids. The purists are already in an uproar, perhaps rightly so. Coffee is not water; a pure water fast is likely more challenging than the muddy water fasts I complete....