When it comes to cooking for your family, vegetable and seed-based cooking oils, like sunflower oil, seem like the healthiest option, right? Not necessarily. Here’s why you should toss your sunflower oil — and all vegetable oils for that matter.
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GMO foods, a hotly debated topic, seems to be on everyone’s lips these days. This is mainly because of glyphosate, a pesticide used specifically on GMO crops. It is a probable carcinogenic that may lead to cancer, diabetes and...
What does it take to be a supercentenarian? For 117-year-old Violet Mosse-Brown, the world’s oldest living person, it takes respect for family, a positive outlook and avoiding these two foods. And, after some careful consideration, you may want to...
Today, many of us spend all day at a desk and computer — it’s a sign of the times. And with that often comes lower back pain, wrist pain and a tight neck. Not to mention weight gain, swollen...
Wouldn’t you love to have your own medicinal “go-to” garden? It doesn’t have to be complicated. Heck, you don’t even need to live in a house with land! Even apartment dwellers with balcony space can grow containers filled with...
Life hacks are an environmentally-friendly way to help you save time and money. They are a way to utilize household items, with a singular function, and breathe new life into them. These life hacks will help you solve common...
Inflammation is known as the silent killer. It lurks in the body, often leaving no noticeable signs in its path until one day you have a chronic condition such as diabetes or heart disease.
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As a native Californian, I can attest to the fact that we’re simply obsessed with avocados. Perhaps it’s the fact that they come from sun-kissed fields and taste like a perfect blend of savory and sweet, or the fact...
Five years ago, the FDA banned the sale of baby bottles containing BPA, a chemical that mimics estrogen. Since then, bottles, food containers and products labeled BPA-free have been popping up all over store shelves. Now research reveals, the...
Mosquitos aren't just “buzz” killers, they're also a real cause for concern. Between West Nile virus and Zika, keeping mosquitoes at bay could be paramount for keeping you, your family and your pets healthy. The good news is, there...
