Category: organic food

  • What am I Eating – Is it Poison? Part 2

    Keeping little children healthy can become a frustrating task.  The same goes for the elderly like my 87-year-old grandma. But let’s face it; staying healthy is an issue for everyone regardless of age.  There are many books, articles, classes, and reports available on how to be healthy and have a strong immune system but most…

  • Why this Incan Superfood should be in your Pantry?

    Organic quinoa  (pronounced keen-wah) was once called “the gold of the Incas” for increasing the stamina of Incan warriors. It is grown at 10,000 to 20,000 feet above sea level, and in the past, it was known for being the main source of food for the altiplano Indians which allowed them to thrive in the…

  • Do you know someone with Cancer or a Serious Ilness – Then you will want to Watch This!

    The Beautiful Truth – A Must See Movie

  • What Food can be used as a Sugar, Soy Sauce, Flour, Vinegar and Nectar with Exceptional Health benefits?

    Have a guess?  Let’s see if you can get this one.  This tree is tall and usually found in tropical climates.  Its used along beaches and roads for decoration.  Any ideas yet?? OK, I will spill the beans.  It’s the coconut tree. You see coconut trees are not just the perfect tree for water, oil,…

  • Easy Homemade Herbal Wine

    Have you ever wanted to make your own wine?  Although the original process is a lengthily one, with a little cheating you too can make a delicious wine based on your preferences. Often times when I am cooking I love to use wine to marinate chicken dishes.  It gives it just the right taste. Here…

  • Coconut Oil: One of the Best Oils to Use for Cooking & Beauty

    Did you know that Coconut Oil is one of the best oils to use for cooking?  Not refined hydrogenated coconut oil but organic unrefined Virgin Coconut Oil. Unfortunately, many people are misinformed about the benefits of coconut oil.  Studies were done to show that coconut oil, and all saturated fats, were bad for one’s health…

  • Cold and Flu Cocktails/Remedies – What you Should Have on Hand!

    Is there a cold or flu virus lurking around the corner? Did you go to the store, open up the refrigerated section, and then rub your eyes a few minutes later? It’s incredible how easily we are exposed to nasty viruses and bacteria. All it takes is for Joe Shmoe to sneeze and cough right on the…

  • One Moms Adventure with Shea Butter & a Canker Sore

    There isn’t anything more painful and pestering than a canker sore in your mouth.  Depending on where the sore is located in can be extremely painful to the touch and eating is almost impossible. Recently while I was brushing my teeth with the baby in arm (he is my little cling on), he smacked the…

  • Health News: What Dangerous Food Ingredient is Changing Names?

    The Corn Refiners Association (CRA) has petitioned the U.S. FDA to allow manufacturers the option of using the term “corn sugar” instead of “high fructose corn syrup”. In their press release on the subject, they claim that “independent research demonstrates that the current labeling is confusing to American consumers.” They blame “inexact scientific reports and…

  • GM Corn not only Toxic for Our Body but for the Earth

    Did you know that in 2009, more than 85 percent of American corn crops were genetically modified to either repel pests or to be tolerant to herbicides used to kill weeds in a cultivated field?  This is the corn your buying and ingesting every time you purchase regular catchup, cookies, snacks, yogurt, and many other…

  • Nourishing Kids, Schools and Communities with Farm to School Network

    The National Farm to School connects schools (K-12) and local farms with the objectives of serving healthy meals in school cafeterias, improving student nutrition, providing agriculture, health, and nutrition education opportunities, and supporting local and regional farmers. The Network sprouted from the desire to support community-based food systems, strengthen family farms, and improve student health by reducing…

  • Most amazing Green Smoothie Ever

    Yeah, I know what you are thinking. Green smoothie, come on its gotta be nasty! Nope, not so.  I am actually enjoying a yummy green smoothie as we speak. A few years ago I found a great company called Amazing Grass.  They have fantastic powdered greens and wheatgrass for those days you can’t juice all…