Heard of the "Dirty Dozen"? (Hint: I'm not referring to the 1967 film.) Reality check: Organic produce can be pricey! In an ideal world, we would buy all of our fruits and vegetables from farmer's markets or the "organic" displays at Whole Foods, but our budgets do not always allow for this. (However, since Amazon's … Continue reading Avoid the Most Pesticide-prone Produce
When you grocery shop for processed foods, are you constantly looking at ingredient labels before you add items to your cart? If your answer is "no," this post is an especially important one for you! First, the most important question: Why are toxins in processed foods...toxic? This article by psr.org (Physicians for Social Responsibility) puts … Continue reading Eat Toxin-free Processed Foods
Looking for healthy and satisfying ways to curb those midday hunger pangs? I have some suggestions! First of all, let's tackle some common snacks to avoid: Pretzels Chips Candy Non-fat or low-fat yogurt (especially the sugary kind!) Crackers Anything made with bread Cookies Artificially sweetened snacks Artificially sweetened beverages Cereal Granola bars (The second ingredient … Continue reading Snack like a Smartie