GMO’s
3 Tips for Staying Healthy When There’s a Bun in the Oven (Or Soon to Be One!)
If you ask any newly pregnant woman if she prefers a boy or a girl, you’re bound to hear one resounding statement: I just want a healthy baby. Every soon-to-be mama wants her baby to be as nourished and well protected as possible, and this requires the mother’s own health be in tip-top shape during…
Read More6 Tips for Loving Your Gut and Healing Digestive Problems Naturally
Your gut doesn’t lie. It gives you that “gut reaction” when something isn’t quite right; it growls when you’re hungry; and a stomach upset is sometimes the first symptom of something amiss in your body. Indeed, your gut may be the most forthcoming part of your body, unable to mask the symptoms when something is…
Read MoreShould You Dump Gluten? How Going Gluten Free Can Unlock Weight Loss, Energy & Longevity
What do Dunkin’ Donuts, Domino’s Pizza and Subway all have in common? Besides being fast-food chains, they’re among many large companies that have rolled out gluten-free food options in the last few years. You’re probably used to seeing the “special diet” section in Whole Foods, or even your local chain grocery store, but when corporate…
Read MoreHurry! Claim Your Copy of The Virgin Diet Cookbook – While Supplies Last!
You probably already know my dearest friend – New York Times bestselling author JJ Virgin. I often write about her and the powerful impact she’s had on my life. Her last book helped millions of folks lose weight for good and was a blockbuster hit that stayed on the bestseller list for 25 weeks…
Read MoreTop 10 Health Breakthroughs of 2013
Thanks to advancements in technology and science, health news today is continuously revealing fascinating discoveries. From discovering the key to slowing the aging process to solving the mystery of your metabolism, 2013 made quantum leaps toward understanding the human body—in all its complicated glory. Here’s a look at the top 10 health breakthroughs of the…
Read MoreForgiving Food Mistakes (Plus, 2 Guilt-Free, Indulgent Recipes)
Do I honestly feel apologetic about not throwing out the marshmallows? I found myself asking this question the other day as I was cleaning out my pantry in the aftermath of the holidays. There were items in my kitchen I would never want to feed my children. They had been purchased by guests for recipes…
Read MoreGluten & GMOs: The Hidden Health Hazards
For nearly 2 decades, Big Food has relied on GMOs to make plants resistant to pests, to tolerate herbicides, to survive weather changes, and to increase crop yield. Big Food, Monsanto, the FDA, and some of the scientists they support believe GM foods are safe. As a physician scientist (and one of my favorite warriors…
Read MoreBreast Expert: Interview with Dr. Helayne Waldman
March is National Nutrition Month, so what better place to start than nutritional strategies for keeping your girls healthy? I chatted with Dr. Helayne Waldman, EdD, a professor at Bauman College of Holistic Nutrition and author of an upcoming book on Breast Cancer Prevention, publish date January, 2012. Helayne has my fave combo: authentic, brilliant…
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