September is a time of transitions. Fall begins, bringing cooler weather and cozy sweaters, with the promise of the holidays right around the corner. But more crucial and coveted by all parents is the transition of the school year starting. It gives parents a much needed reprieve from having to cook for, entertain, and chauffeur their
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kirstyhall / Foter / CC BY With Fall almost upon us, it’s a great time to start composting. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in the U.S., about 24% of our waste comes from food and yard scraps, the majority of which can be composted. Composting has come a long way in convenience and
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Can’t afford to buy all organic food? Not to worry. The Environmental Working Group publishes an annual list of the top 12 fruits and veggies to buy organic based on the amount of pesticides found in them, appropriately named “The Dirty Dozen.” They also have the “Clean 15”, a list of veggies that you can
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marsmet461 / Foter.com / CC BY-NC-SA A woman’s life is one of transitions. The transition from childhood to adolescence, where pads and tampons become a monthly habit (or, let’s be honest, a monthly nuisance); from adolescence to womanhood, where family and career take precedence; and from womanhood to being a golden gal, where spoiling grandkids
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I’m sure you’ve all seen this commercial that came out a few years ago. Some of you might have been confused since don’t we all know that high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is bad? Others might have been embarrassed (much like that mom) for jumping on the anti-high-fructose-corn-syrup bandwagon. Well, let’s set the record straight.
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It seems like everywhere you go now‐a‐days, everyone’s throwing around the term “gluten-free”. But what exactly is gluten and should everyone avoid it? What is gluten? Gluten is a protein that is found in a variety of grains. It’s located in the endosperm of the grain, which is where the highest percentage of protein and
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“What is the latest research on coconut oil? Years ago they said it was absolutely no good but that thinking seems to have changed, especially in Alzheimer’s research.” Great question. It’s difficult to stay up-to-date on the most current research and even more difficult to discern what’s good research. Luckily, I was able to time-warp
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I have a confession to make. Yesterday was my first day back to the gym after a two month absence. Two entire months of no working out! That’s 1/6th of a year. Don’t get me wrong, I’m no gym rat. My fitness goals do not include an 8-pack or 6 minute mile. I go to
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