Category Archives: Health
Bad, bad Exxon
phthalates – plasticizers. They make hard plastic soft. They are bad, bad, bad for you health! Prolonged exposure could lead to health risks such as lung cancer, brain cancer, lymphomas, leukemia, and liver cirrhosis. Things we certainly wouldn’t subject our children to! Enter the Toy Safety Bill. The Senate has vote to ban phthalates from children’s toys. The House, however, … Continue reading
Pesticides in Produce
We all know organic is best, but let’s face it, it’s expensive! If you’re like me, you get organic when you can, often picking and choosing based on price. Well, that’s about to change. Starting today, my produce purchases now have a ranking. I will definitely be purchasing some items as organic only. Tiny doses of pesticide can be toxic … Continue reading
Recipe: Organic Cucumber Salad
Compliments of Whole Foods Market. 3 organic medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced very thin 1 small white organic onion, sliced very thin 2 teaspoons sea salt 2 tablespoons organic white or red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh minced (or 1 teaspoon dried) organic dill weed pinch of sea salt, if desired Toss cucumber and onion slices in a large colander … Continue reading
A Safer Bathroom
Let’s take a look at the bathroom. What is your shower curtain made of? Most homes use a vinyl shower curtain liner becuase let’s face it, it’s cheap and easy to replace right? But is it safe? The answer is no. It is not safe. That liner you’re using contains phthalates. What the heck are phthalates?! In simple terms it’s … Continue reading
Healthy & Organic Coupons
As a mom, I’m always looking for ways to save money while keeping my kids healthy. Enter Mambo Sprouts. Sign up to have coupon books sent to your home. Soon they plan to implement printable coupons! While you’re there, check out all the great things Mambo Sprouts has to offer — recipes, articles, coloring pages and more!
Healthy & Organic Coupons
As a mom, I’m always looking for ways to save money while keeping my kids healthy. Enter Mambo Sprouts. Sign up to have coupon books sent to your home. Soon they plan to implement printable coupons! While you’re there, check out all the great things Mambo Sprouts has to offer — recipes, articles, coloring pages and more!
25% less sugar is better? Yeah right!
But it says “no sugar added”, it has to be better for the kids right? Not if you’re trying to avoid chemical sugar substitutes. We all know to look out for aspartame and saccharin, but do you know about acesulfame potassium? Acesulfame potassium is also known as acesulfame K and Ace K. Ace K has been approved by the FDA … Continue reading