Banana bread is one of my other favorite fall/winter flavors. When I was little, my mom made her homemade banana bread at least a few time every month. My sister and I always got the most important role in the preparation: mashing the bananas with a fork. When the bread was done, we could never wait […]
How To Combat In-Flight Radiation
Since I have an autoimmune disease, I have learned through experience that I must prioritize my health in situations like travel. I definitely do a lot more health research than my other family members when it comes to travel. Which is a good and bad thing, because now I know that airplane rides offer an […]
3 Popular Health Lies that Will Make You Sick
1. “You aren’t healthy unless your cholesterol is low” The roles of cholesterol in our body is catastrophically misunderstood thanks to a lot of propaganda by companies wanting to sell processed food. If you remember one thing about cholesterol, remember this:cholesterol is a healing agent in the body. Cholesterol levels fluctuate with stress levels and […]
Non-Dairy Milks: Think Twice Before Buying!
Almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk, hazelnut milk, oat milk, hempmilk… new varieties of non-dairy milks have been popping up all over grocery store shelves. But are these milk substitutes healthy? Well, not really. While these milk substitutes sound good according to the claims on the packages (things like as much calcium as milk and heart healthy), the ingredients in […]
Carrageenan: The “Natural” Toxin in “Natural” Food
If a box, wrapper or carton extolls its contents as “all natural,” it probably isn’t. Since it doesn’t fit under a strictly regulated definition, the word “natural” covers a myriad of sins (including beaver’s butt and pesticide drenched GMOs… yeah). One such sin in “natural” and even certified organic food is carrageenan. A Unnatural Awakening I first awoke to […]
DIY Ginger Salt
Uses for ginger salt Flavored salts make an elegantly flavorful addition to any meal or even dessert. Here are some of the ways that I’ve enjoyed this ginger salt: Sprinkled on baked shrimp and salmon Tossed with sauteed or steamed veggies Lightly sprinkled on fresh pineapple (weird but SO YUM!) In chicken salad In egg salad […]