Three years ago tomorrow, my first son was born. He has changed my life enormously, but not entirely how you’d expect. Yes of course now I don’t ever sleep in and I do a lot more laundry, but from a health perspective, my life has changed a lot too–for the better! Let me count the [...]
Archive for February, 2008
26 Feb
Omega-3 fatty acids and immunity
By now, you probably know that I am a big fan of Omega-3 fatty acids. I think they’re crucial for good health. But here’s something I didn’t know until recently–Omega-3 fatty acids may also boost immunity. So as the cold and flu season continues, consider adding a fish oil or flax seed oil supplement to [...]
23 Feb
Biggest meat recall in U.S. History
Certainly by now you’ve heard about the recent recall of meat–143 million pounds of beef recalled due to concerns about possible contamination. The Humane Society secretly video-taped horrific treatment of sick cows at a meat processing facility. The concern? That animals too sick to stand, aka “downer cattle,” were abused and then carried via forklift [...]
21 Feb
Start your day right
We all know we’re supposed to eat breakfast. But what we eat for that first meal of the day isn’t always the best. Sugar-ladened cereals, white flour toast, a cup of coffee. Here are two of my favorite breakfasts, one for when you have some time and one for when you’re in a hurry. Got [...]
18 Feb
Is your body a swamp?
Lately the media has been reporting that this is an especially bad flu season. The suspected culprit, according to them? A lousy flu shot that provides protection for less than half of the influenza bugs around. This is exactly what scientific studies in the past have found to be the case, as I mentioned back [...]
15 Feb
How to make your own yogurt
Regular, sweetened yogurt can be loaded with sugar. Some brands have a whopping 33 grams per serving. If you want to get plenty of probiotics in your diet by eating yogurt, you’re going to end up eating a lot of sugar too. A great way to avoid all that added sweetness is to enjoy plain [...]
11 Feb
Flourless chocolate cake
Disclaimer: This recipe is not healthy. It is loaded with sugar, butter, and fat. But it is delicious and everyone deserves a treat like this once in a while. Our neighbor is a professional baker and he created this cake recipe. My favorite thing is that it only has FOUR ingredients. We’re making it for [...]
7 Feb
Powerful probiotics
The human body consists of about ten trillion cells, but did you know that it contains one hundred trillion microbes? These good bacteria, primarily found in our digestive tract, weigh close to three pounds1. Up until recently, we haven’t really appreciated the role these bacteria play in our health. These healthy gut bacteria compete for [...]
4 Feb
Interval training for faster weight loss
Are you trying to loose weight or melt off some body fat you accumulated over the holidays (or in my case, over 9 months of pregnancy)? If so, this is going to involve a lot of cardiovascular exercise. But what is the best type of cardio for weight loss? Long, low intensity exercise? Shorter, high [...]
1 Feb
Parabens and Phthalates
Are you still using traditional body care products and makeup? Face lotion, body lotion, mascara, eye liner, and lipstick usually contain some very unhealthy chemicals that we’re all better off avoiding. I’ve posted many websites that list these dangerous chemicals, from the Green Guide to the EWG’s Skin Deep website. For those of you that [...]
