10 Reasons to Eat Sprouts Daily & How to Grow Your Own
Sprouts are an amazing little nutrient dense, powerhouse superfood. Sprouts are shoots from a plant seed. They come in many different varieties and lucky for us a whole bunch of these are edible! Green, red leaf, alfalfa, radish, broccoli, and clover are a few different varieties of sprouts, but did you know that you can […]
Phthalates in Food: 7 Ways to Reduce Your Exposure
DrFrankLipman.com – Maia James You probably know that some plastic toys—like the now infamous rubber ducky—contain the hormone-disrupting, birth-defect-causing, probably-carcinogenic plasticizers known as phthalates. You may have even heard that this group of chemicals is also found in the fragrance of your favorite personal care products. Most of my clients are surprised to learn, though, […]
Detecting Nutritional Deficiencies
A healthy diet can provide all nutrients that a body needs, but the reality of our busy lifestyles and sometimes finicky eating patterns can lead to vitamin deficiency. Knowing what to look for is part of the battle. We want to help you in detecting these nutritional deficiencies! HANDS Cold hands: Magnesium deficiency, hypothyroidism, chronic […]
10 Organic Thanksgiving Recipes
It’s the ultimate foodie day: Thanksgiving! But here’s something we’re not thankful for: Many traditional Thanksgiving staples, such as cranberries, green beans, sweet potatoes, and leafy greens, rank among the top foods at risk for toxic pesticide residue, according to The Organic Center’s new Dietary Risk Index. Make this year’s Thanksgiving your healthiest yet with […]
Tips for an Eek-O Friendly Halloween
A green Halloween? Yes, it can be done. As you’ve probably figured out from walking into any store this October, Halloween has become a bit of a nightmare for the environment. These days anything short of an entire yard transformed into a lit-up plastic graveyard or petro-chemical-based spider hatchery has come to be considered un-festive. […]
Top 5 Best Organic Foods for Weight Loss
Many Americans struggle with maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle. Many of them have even tried multiple diets and lifestyle changes only to become frustrated with their weight and give up. Eating certain organic foods can actually help you lose weight. Here are some organic foods that can help with weight loss and dieting. Free-Range […]
10 Trends Shifting the Way Products Are Being Made
New Hope 360 sat down with market watchers Liz Sloane, Steve French and Doug Kalman, and toured the show floor at SupplySide West in Las Vegas in October, and came away with new insights into consumer demands that savvy companies can use to help direct their new product development efforts. The “Free-From” Movement Marches On […]
Natural Moisturizers for Winter Skin Care
Keep your skin glowing through the dry winter days. Try these natural moisturizers for winter skin care. Plant-derived oils and naturally sourced fats and ingredients are better for your skin and body than chemical preservatives and stabilizers. Along with the rest of nature, our skin changes as the seasons turn. With winter comes low humidity, […]
10 Ways to Celebrate Food Day
Food Day, held each year on October 24, is dedicated to raising awareness about the impact our diets have on our health, the environment, and the people who produce our food. Want to join in the fun? Here are ten ideas for making the most of this national celebration of healthy, affordable, and sustainable food.1. […]
Beyond Pumpkin: 10 Other Fall Foods to Eat Right Now
Pumpkin gets all of the love when it comes to fall food, but fall flavors go way beyond that beautiful orange squash. Find these fall foods at your farmers market! Don’t get me wrong. I love pumpkin and pumpkin spice. But you can’t live on pumpkin alone, as much as we all may want to. […]
5 Crazy New Reasons Organic Produce Is Really Worth Your Money (and How to Afford It!)
In the quest for a healthier body and a longer life, U.S. consumers are filling their grocery carts with more organic produce than ever, and that number continues to climb every single year. While that’s a great thing for those that can and choose to do so, conventional produce still accounts for a majority of […]
Best Herbs and Supplements for Stress Relief [Infographic]
Tired of living in the age of anxiety? Try one of these gentle, non-addictive remedies.