Why I Am Never Getting My Cholesterol Levels Checked Again
I am not afraid of cholesterol. If you’ve been following this blog for even just a little while, this probably doesn’t surprise you a whole lot. I’m not exactly too keen on following the advice of...
View ArticleWhy ‘The Biggest Loser’ Loses When it Comes to Nutrition
I had a really cool experience recently that doesn’t exactly happen every day. I got to see one of my friends, on TV! My awesome, funny, kind-hearted and compassionate friend, Patrick Ferrari, was cast...
View ArticleDear Tofu Lover (An Open Letter)
Dear reader who recently purchased 9.7 pounds of tofu on Amazon through my link, Firstly, please allow me to thank you for your support! That 86 cents really did make me smile. Fifteen or so more of...
View ArticleThe Truth About Whole Grain Labels and Packaging Claims
Did you know that labels claimed on packaged foods such as “Whole Grain,” “Multigrain” or “7 (or take your pick of number)-Grain” have been given no legal definition by the FDA? Very much in the same...
View ArticleBrown Rice or White Rice: Which is Healthier? (You Might Be Surprised!)
Alright. I’m just gonna come right out and say it. There’s Nothing Wrong with White Rice. That’s right. You heard me. I LOVE WHITE RICE. And I eat it all the time. I’m getting pretty sick of people...
View ArticleThink Fat-Free Milk is Healthy? 6 Secrets You Don’t Know About Skim
Fat-free skim milk is the quintessential staple of any health-conscious home in America. You’re supposed to drink skim because whole milk has too much fat, too many calories, and cholesterol that can...
View ArticleAre the Benefits of Flax Seeds Worth it?
Flax seeds are everywhere these days. Buying bread from the health food store? It better have some flax seeds in it! Wanna health up your salad dressing? Make sure you pour on some flax seed oil!...
View ArticleShould You Eat Chia Seeds?
Shortly after sharing my recent post about why flax seeds actually aren’t all that healthy and you probably shouldn’t go out of your way to eat them, I was asked by several readers if chia seeds are...
View ArticleIs White Flour Really All That Bad?
I think it’s kind of funny that I have immersed myself into a world in which wheat is controversial. Most people don’t give it a second thought, really. Well, with the exception of the whole...
View ArticleIs Liver Full of Toxins?
Liver. Not exactly known for being the tastiest of foods, it’s still something that’s been on the dinner table for thousands of years. And recently, in our realm of traditional, alternative nutritional...
View ArticleThe Truth About Grapeseed Oil: Is it Really Healthy?
What are the healthiest fats you can use in your kitchen? Well, that depends on who you ask. If you ask me, of course, I’ll tell you to use traditional fats that have been around forever — like beef...
View Article8 Reasons NOT to Drink 8 Glasses of Water A Day
Everyone knows the old adage is true, right? “Drink 8, 8 ounce glasses of water a day!” You’ve heard it from your doctor, your nutritionist, your mom, the governor of all your health decisions...
View ArticleThe Laughably Baseless Claims of the Monsanto-Backed ‘No on 37’ Campaign
When I first heard about California’s Proposition 37, a ballot initiative that will require the labeling of genetically-modified foods, I was ecstatic! My first thought was that this revolutionary law...
View ArticleLet’s Calm Down a Little Bit About Our Food, Shall We?
“Just Eat Real Food.” Sounds simple enough, right? This mantra proudly repeated by many a “real foodie” these days is intended to highlight what the real food movement is all about—real food is good...
View ArticleWhy I Hate the “5-Ingredient Rule”
Have you ever heard of the “5-Ingredient” rule? Some people say that if a food has more than five ingredients on the label, you shouldn’t buy it. I think this is kinda dumb. Do you ever use more than...
View ArticleIs Water Fluoridation Good for Dental Health? 8 Reasons Why Fluoride is Toxic...
The dangers of water fluoridation have been hotly debated for decades. But this week, they’re hitting a little too close to home for me. My city of Portland, Oregon is putting to public vote a measure...
View ArticleWhy You Should STOP Using that Homemade Laundry Detergent (like right now!)
READ THIS Before Making Homemade Laundry Soap. Homemade laundry detergent is aaaalll over everywhere these days. Have you noticed how many tutorials on Pinterest there are for DIY laundry soap? It’s...
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