Our kids are our future, and if we are what we eat, the future looks to be rather unhealthy. The foundation of health is the diet – preventing chronic illness, yes, but also sustaining the intestinal flora that is connected with immunity, cognitive function, and overall wellness. For picky eaters, the struggle is even more
The kids are back in school and the lines will soon begin to blur between school season and cold season as kid pass around their illnesses. All told, an estimated 22 million school days are missed every year, just because of the common cold. (1) Influenza claims another 38 million. (2) When kids are home
Skincare is a multibillion dollar industry, promising everything from agelessness to UV protection to beautification. But glowing skin is so much more than a covering. It is the largest organ of the body, involved in hormone exchange, waste, protection, temperature regulation and so much more. It is our first defense against intrusions – a key
Beautiful weather, good food, adorable pets, a bouquet of flowers – what do they all have in common? We should say that they make us smile and brighten our day, but for too many, the common denominator is that they make us feel miserable. Allergies can come in many shapes and forms and can seem
Equipment Culture-Friendly Plastic Strainer 32 ounce (1 quart), Wide-mouth Mason Jar with lid 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons, 2 ounces) of organic water kefir grains Wooden or plastic spoon 2 ounces organic sugar / mineral blend re-usable brewing cloth lid Directions Place 2 ounces of water kefir grains into a quart sized mason jar. Add 2
We all want our kids to choose healthy foods. Who hasn’t dreamed that their five year old would ask for broccoli, or turn down soda for water? Sometimes our dreams come true. Other times, we order the corndog and pray they don’t turn into a radioactive comic book character because of it. Raising a whole
Almond Butter & ‘Nanner Treat Protein: 1-3 tbsp almond butter Liquid: 1-2 cups almond or coconut milk as needed Texture: 1 cup sliced frozen banana* Flavor: 1 tsp vanilla Color: Handful baby spinach Mix-ins: Chocolate chips, cocoa powder, coconut flakes *Tip: Slice bananas and spread onto a wax-papered cookie sheet. Set in freezer overnight. Remove,
The vitamin craze of the past couple of decades is beginning to come to a sensible head. Where we once insisted that all kids take their vitamins (pick a vitamin, any vitamin!), we now work to help kids eat their vitamins in whole foods and supplement only when necessary. Healthy foods are being marketed to
The immune system is an amazing force, capable of intricate functions that science still cannot comprehend. We generally know it as the disease prevention- and fighting-system, so the natural instinct is to want to “boost” it in times of illness or when we want to avoid a communicable disease. But our immune system can also
Antioxidants and free radicals are household names today, though this weren’t always the case. It actually wasn’t until the 1990s that people got wind of the fact that free radical damage was linked to a whole slew of health conditions like cancer, heart disease, vision loss and virtually every chronic disease. No wonder that immediately
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