Entries by Julie Hurley
Do you have this cancer-causing metal in your kitchen?
You’ve ingested it, probably had it injected into yourself and/or your children and you most certainly have cooked with it. Aluminum. It’s such a common staple in today’s kitchen that many have probably not thought of it as part of… 0 Shares |
How to body brush
Body brushing is a fast, effective and feel-good way to start your day on the healthy path. Your skin is the largest organ in your body and plays a large role in detoxification, nutrient absorption and absorbs one-third of all… 0 Shares |
Michigan woman finds white “worm” in son’s Capri Sun drink pouch
And now for a moment of … ew. A Michigan woman has found what appears to be a wiggling white worm in her son’s Capri Sun drink pouch. Before giving her child one of the drink pouches made by Kraft… 0 Shares |
Infographic: Healthy food costs less than junk food
Men’s Health Magazine has come out with a wonderful infographic dispelling the myth that eating healthy food has to bust your grocery budget. A new report from the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has found that snacks… 0 Shares |
Back to school: Healthy lunch box ideas (with links)
Summer is coming to an end, which means that parents like myself need to begin thinking of healthy and fast lunchbox ideas for their children. My poor daughter got burned out on her peanut butter and honey sandwiches last year… 0 Shares |
Obesity now recognized as a disease by the AMA
Last month, the American Medical Association (AMA) officially recognized obesity as a disease. This move was done against the recommendation of a committee, the Council on Science and Public Health, that had studied the issue last year. This decision has… 0 Shares |
Consumer watchdog group lowers safety rating of Splenda due to links with leukemia
If you haven’t done so already, it’s time to head into your pantry and clear out all products that contain the artificial sweetener Splenda (otherwise labeled as “sucralose” – read your labels!). Recently, the Center for Science in Public Interest… 0 Shares |
