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Have you ever seen plastic water bottles or dishes that say “BPA free?” Have you ever wondered what BPA is? BPA is short for bisphenol-A, a synthetic estrogen used in making many common every day plastic products. It is an endocrine disruptor and may also raise blood pressure, cause hormone imbalance, early puberty, and has even been linked to asthma and obesity. Despite all of this, an average of 6 billion pounds of this chemical are produced each year. Other than plastic, BPA can also be found in canned goods, receipts, plastic wrap, and CDs and DVDS. Make sure to read labels to look f...

Did you know that you can “substitute” shiitake mushrooms for bacon? Read on to find out how! Shiitake “Bacon” and Egg Breakfast Tacos Shiitake Bacon Ingredients 8 ounces Shiitake Mushrooms, stemmed and sliced 2 tbsp. Olive Oil 1 tbsp. Tamari Other ingredients for tacos 3 Large Eggs Olive Oil for brushing 4 Whole Wheat Tortillas, warmed ½ Avocado, sliced Microgreens (optional) Directions To make the shiitake “bacon”: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk together the tamari and olive oil. Then toss the mushrooms with ...

Lemons can be used for all sorts of things, but did you know that the peels are really useful too? Here are 10 uses for lemon peels.

We all know broccoli is good for us- but have you ever eaten broccoli sprouts? Have you even heard of them? Broccoli sprouts are germinated seeds of broccoli. They have a mild flavor and look similar to alfalfa sprouts. These sprouts contain a highly concentrated number of vitamins and nutrients (often 10-100 times more than fully grown broccoli heads!) Health benefits include: Reducing the bad cholesterol in our bodies, while promoting the good cholesterol May improve cardiovascular health by decreasing inflammation and increasing heart, artery and kidney function May reduce the infl...

People are always on the hunt for a “healthy” sweetener. No such thing, right? Well, what if we told you that you could make a sweetener out of fruit? We’re talking about Raw Date Syrup! It’s also super easy to make! Ingredients ½ cup water ½ cup pitted dates (any kind) Directions Pour the water into a bowl and add the dates Cover and leave in refrigerator for at least 24 hours, stirring it throughout the process The dates will dissolve into the water and turn into a syrup that can replace any type of syrup or liquid sweetener! You can even add a tsp. of vanilla, cinnamon or ginger if...

Many people mention fear when it comes to consuming carbohydrates. These people cannot be blamed due to the hoards of information misinforming us about how bad carbs are and how they make us gain weight. GOLO’s President, a HNWP holistic nutrition wellness practitioner disagrees and says, “Carbohydrates are the only type of energy the brain uses. And, our body does not store carbohydrates. They are SO important! Now, are there good and bad carbs? Or carbs that are better for you than others? Absolutely. Have you ever gone on a ‘carb-free’ diet and lost weight? Probably, right? However, how ...

Everywhere you turn, you see ads and hear about protein shakes and protein bars and how they are being or can be used for weight loss. But do we really need all of these artificial sources of protein? If you are not a body builder, serious athlete, or someone who needs to gain weight, then the answer is no. It is a well-known fact that protein is an essential nutrient for overall health. However, we don’t necessarily need as much as we might think we do. Protein deficiency is very rare, according to the CDC. It is possible to get all of the protein your body needs through a balanced diet, l...

There are a lot of things that we can do in order to feel refreshed and renewed. Drinking tea is one of them! There are many types of tea available with many different benefits. Let’s look at a few: Cleanse and detox - Teas are made with herbs, and many of them are full of antioxidant properties. Herbs like milk thistle and dandelion have been used for hundreds of years to help nourish the body. Ginger, mint and turmeric are herbs that your digestive system with thank you for. Reducing Sugar and Weight Loss - We all know that excessive amounts of sugar can be a danger to one’s health. The ...

Are those “healthy” “lean” frozen meals really healthy for you? No, unfortunately even when they say ‘heathy’ or ‘no preservatives’ it’s very unlikely that is true. When food is highly processed like a frozen ‘meal’, several things happen. Processing takes out the fiber and most of the taste from the food in its natural state. Therefore, ‘flavorings’ have to be added. Flavoring, both ‘natural and artificial’ are usually man-made in a lab. And, these flavorings are usually proprietary, you will never know what’s in them. Other ingredients usually hidden sugars and sodium are added often with...