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Are all natural teas safe? by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  Recent tests conducted by Eurofins Scientific, an independent analytic testing company, determined that many varieties of Celestial Seasonings teas contain potentially dangerous levels of multiple pesticides. The report revealed that 91 percent of the teas sampled contained pesticide levels that exceeded U.S. federal limits. Ten […]

The benefits of kefir by Joanne Henning Tedesco — For centuries, cultures have pickled and fermented foods to preserve them. By doing so, they created food that contained healthy microorganisms or probiotics that helped them to live healthy, long lives. Research has proven that preserving foods creates healthy bacteria within them. Kefir is a unique, […]

Food as medicine by Michelle S. Fondin —  The adage “you are what you eat” is more than a cliché. In today’s world, it is a reality. And what we have available to eat is increasingly artificial, genetically modified, chemical laden and simply unhealthy. Even though the choices may seem varied, in actuality they are […]

Nut and grain milks deliver solutions for dairy-related maladies by Emil Faithe —  They say milk does a body good. But the truth is, not every body does “good” with cows’ milk. Let’s face it. We were all weaned on cows’ milk, it’s the main ingredient of some of America’s most beloved treats — ice […]

Summertime and the living is easy — and hot by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  Summer is a great time to break out the grill, but sometimes we just do not feel like standing over it in the blistering heat. A Crockpot® dinner or a juice fast are always alternatives that can make cooking easier, but […]

Understand food labels by Joanne Henning Tedesco — Food labels are managed in tandem by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), which handles meats, animal products, grains and produce, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which oversees grocery items and the labels related to nutrition characteristics, like calories, fat content and vitamins. These […]

How effective is your energy bar? by Sherry Fragosa —  In the pursuit of staying healthy and keeping the extra pounds off during our hectic lives, we have embraced the “bar.” Whether it is a protein, power or meal-replacement bar, we are utilizing its convenience and accepting it as a better alternative to the drive-thru. But […]

  by Paula Owens —  Magnesium is a vital mineral involved in more than 300 enzymatic reactions in the body. It is important for heart and brain health, hormone production, hypertension, stabilizing blood sugar and the digestion of protein, carbs and fats, as well as many other functions. Magnesium is found in all bodily tissues […]

by Joanne Henning Tedesco — The botanical name for cabbage is Brassica oleracea capitata, a cruciferous vegetable whose family includes brussels sprouts, broccoli, kale, kohlrabi and cauliflower. High in nutrients, cabbage is readily available, inexpensive, fights cancer and generally scores high marks on the list of healthy foods. In the past, it was one of […]

by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  We know that coconut oil is ideal for cooking and baking, as it can withstand higher temperatures than other cooking oils. Also, coconut oil does not spoil. In testing for rancidity, coconut oil that had been kept at room temperature for a year showed no evidence of spoiling. Coconut oil […]

by Dr. Adrienne Stewart —  All hormones in the body are designed to work together in a type of hormonal symphony. One off-pitch member affects the entire orchestra, and the other members have to try to compensate. During the holiday season, we are surrounded by the comfort and cheer of our family traditions. Many women […]

by Mary Budinger —  Grass-roots efforts to label foods with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the state of Washington failed at the polls on November 5. Initiative 522 would have taken effect in 2015 and it would have mandated labels on the front of food packaging. Genetically engineered produce and meat from genetically engineered animals […]

by Mary Budinger — A new study has found that the Bacillus thuringensis (Bt) pesticides in genetically engineered (GE) crops may contribute to blood abnormalities, ranging from anemia to blood cancers, such as leukemia. While Bt has been used since the late 1960s in agriculture as a topical insecticide, it was only after the mid-’90s […]