Our government assures the public that many additives in our packaged foods are GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe), a categorization that allows manufacturers to put various chemicals in our food to make it profitable. But what they considered safe, we consider toxic. Listen and learn why.
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You gave up gluten, dairy, processed food, and bravely drank a green smoothie every day for two months…but still refuse to give up your nightly red wine? Welcome to the club. Some diet habits are easier to kick than others; partly because you know eliminating, say, sugar from your diet […]
‘Tis the season! Most of us don’t escape getting at least one cold at this time of year, and chances are, you’ll probably get more than one, especially if you have children. But we’re not defenseless! We may not be able to avoid the viruses, but we can prevent […]
Melatonin is much, much more than a hormone that helps us fall asleep. It is a major key to optimal health. Who knew? Listen to discover all the wonders of this hormone we all take very much for granted.
Can you tell we like avocados? It’s on the cover of our cookbook, its our logo on our business cards, its the color of our rack cards and all of our marketing material. We also created a podcast all about their goodness. Listen here. Why do we like them so much? […]
Coconut oil is enjoying its time in the spotlight these days as both a superfood in the kitchen and a miracle worker for countless cosmetic and personal uses. From a more exotic take on vegetable stir fry to excellent waterproof makeup remover (trust us on this one!) coconut oil is […]
Food sensitivities explained. Are you allergic or intolerant of particular foods? How do you know? What do you do about it? Listen to learn about why so many people are walking around uncomfortable and can’t seem to figure out why or how to alleviate it.
Hooray garden tomatoes! Though I often begin mourning the end of summer the last couple weeks of August, I do celebrate the abundance late summer brings us when my tomato plants can’t seem to stop producing (Yay!). Did you know that though tomatoes are mostly thought of in Italian cuisine, […]
It’s summer, and we’re sweating. Some of us more than others. And when we sweat, we lose electrolytes. Oh no! What should we do? Listen to learn about what electrolytes are, exactly, why we need them, how we get them, and how to replenish them. (Hint: Not with Gatorade)
This recipe comes from one of our favorite resources, The World’s Healthiest Foods by George Mateljan. (2 servings) 4 c cold watermelon pieces 8 fresh mint leaves Using a blender, blend together watermelon and mint until well integrated. Strain through a mesh strainer into glasses and garnish with a mint […]
In this episode, Wendy and Debbie discuss the Paleo way of eating, Veganism, and Raw Food eating. They give their opinions on the philosophies, and how they can benefit you. How do you choose? Listen to find out.
In this episode of Nourish Noshes, we explain all about Vitamin D. Its role in our bodies, its importance to be at optimal levels, and what those optimal levels are, as well as how to get enough to be healthy.