There are so many toxins out there to avoid. Some are for real dangerous, others are minimally so, the once in a blue moon minuscule amount you ingest it, you’re probably fine. It’s always about moderation but with some of these things, it’s hard to control your exposure. Like to BPAs. BPA is short for Bisphenol A and 93% of… Read More
Why the Washington Post says ‘Meat is Horrible’
“Meat is horrible.” That was the headline I saw all weekend on my iPhone News shortcuts screen. It was dated July 3rd but yet it remained well past that date for a couple of days. I found this odd since the headlines traditionally change hourly. Did Apple really want me to read this article? So, I finally clicked on it…. Read More
Top 10 Superfoods You Haven’t Heard Of
If you’re a health nut like me, you probably have noticed a number of new superfoods on the menu at juice and smoothie bars as well as in the aisles of your favorite health food stores. To avoid spending you hard-earned money on products you don’t need, I asked SF contributor Mary Kate to find out which ones are worth… Read More
What Not To Eat This Summer: 4 Common Toxic Foods
You know not to eat fried foods and ice cream on a regular basis. I’m not here to tell you that. I want to open your eyes to 4 foods that are often mistaken for being harmless yet are frequently consumed during the summer. As always, in moderation you will be fine but don’t make a habit of consuming any… Read More
Health Trends for 2013
The week before the New Year, everyone loves to predict the top trends for 2013. The fitness and health industry is fun for me to watch. The Today Show featured a short (and odd) list this morning with one of my favorite TV dietitians, Joy Bauer. Here are her four picks for 2013 health trends to watch for: 1. Processed… Read More
Should You Give a Raw Vegan Diet a Chance
If I am ever diagnosed with cancer, I will become a vegan. Maybe I’ll ever become a raw vegan. What bothers me about my own statement is that if I feel so strongly about the benefits of a lifestyle, why wait until I find myself in a problem? As the speaker of the lunch I attended said today, “We have… Read More