I get a lot of questions about plastic – and until recently I struggled to find a great resource, but I love Renee Loux’s Easy Green Living (pg 120) for its plastic safety information (as well as just about everything else!).
So check it out and learn that 1,2,4,5,7* (asterisk is important here) seem to be [...]
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Decoding the Plastic Numbers – what plastics are safer?
Posted in Observations, Shopping Tips, Word of Caution, tagged Green, plastic on October 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Pour some sugar on me!
Posted in General Health, Planning / Preparation, Prevention, Shopping Tips, Word of Caution on August 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If you are a self-proclaimed sugar addict, like many of my clients, sometimes it feels like showering in sugar would be the only way to truly satisfy the cravings.
In recognition of the health benefits of reducing sugar intake (improved immune system, digestive system, healthier weight, sustainable energy, balanced moods, etc), here are some tips that [...]
Fill vs FulFill
Posted in General Health, Shopping Tips on February 19, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Three little letters can make such a difference…
For me its shoes, or maybe bags, but it could be delicious cheese or chocolate truffles, or….
What do these divine things have in common?
They are my “fill-ers”…the things I turn to when, despite my nutrition knowledge, ever-developing self-awareness, etc when I need a “fill”. What is a “fill”? [...]
Dehydration – a WINTER health trap
Posted in General Health, Shopping Tips, tagged dehydration, hydration, potassium, winter health on December 9, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I’ve talked about hydration in other blogs – the role of minerals, the fact that hydration isn’t just about water, and sources of hydrating nutrients.
In the media, hydration is often a summer story. Its hot, we’re sweating more, remember to hydrate. However, I think there’s a much bigger story: dehydration – how the [...]
And these are a few of my favorite things…
Posted in Favorite Things, Shopping Tips, tagged Braggs All Natural Ginger and Sesame Dressing, Coconut Bliss, Dr Praegers, Greek yogurt, portions, Ultima Replenisher on November 10, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Lately I’ve been spending a lot of time in the grocery store. Hah! Ok I always spend time in the grocery store whether it’s taking clients on tours, doing media interviews, or checking out new product and flavor offerings. Time well spent, for us both ☺ as this is where I discover my “favorite things”…
Dr [...]
