Why I’m Eating a Pre-Conception Diet (Even Though I’m Not Trying to Get...
I’m a newlywed wife, living with my husband… and my mother-and-father-in-law. Pure marital bliss, y’all, let me tell ya. But as I’m sure you can imagine, it’s not exactly ideal baby-making conditions...
View ArticleIs Liver Full of Toxins?
Liver. Not exactly known for being the tastiest of foods, it’s still something that’s been on the dinner table for thousands of years. And recently, in our realm of traditional, alternative nutritional...
View ArticleHow to Eat a Healthy Diet in 3 Simple Steps
“How to eat healthy.” There are over 300,000 people who search the internet every month for this term. Isn’t that fascinating? People are so confused these days on how to eat a healthy diet, and for...
View ArticleGuide to Choosing Gelatin Powder: Which Kind Should You Buy?
Have you been hearing more about the benefits of gelatin, and are interested in finding a quality gelatin powder, but aren’t sure which kind to get? You’re not alone! A very common question I am...
View ArticleThe USDA’s ‘MyPlate’ is Actually Decent Nutrition Advice
“MyPlate” is the USDA’s most recent incarnation of the government nutrition recommendations, but is it any better than the old pyramid? Is MyPlate a good way to stay on track nutritionally, and can you...
View ArticleIs Honey Really Healthier Than Sugar?
Honey is supposed to be healthier than sugar, right? Because it’s… natural, right? I’ve been seeing a lot of borderline sensationalism when it comes to promoting honey and other natural sweeteners, so...
View Article8 Reasons Why Fresh-Squeezed Orange Juice is the Best
Is orange juice healthy? According to many health gurus as of late, orange juice and other fruit juices should be relegated to the category of...
View ArticleLet’s Calm Down a Little Bit About Our Food, Shall We?
“Just Eat Real Food.” Sounds simple enough, right? This mantra proudly repeated by many a “real foodie” these days is intended to highlight what the real food movement is all about—real food is good...
View ArticleWhy I Hate the “5-Ingredient Rule”
Have you ever heard of the “5-Ingredient” rule? Some people say that if a food has more than five ingredients on the label, you shouldn’t buy it. I think this is kinda dumb. Do you ever use more than...
View ArticleWhere I’m breaking, and following, the rules of pregnancy. (And oh yeah, I’m...
And… oh yeah, I’m due like any day now. Sorry. I’ve kinda been hiding in a hole this entire 8 1/2 months. (I was only about 28 weeks in that photo—I’m 39 weeks now!) But I thought I’d give a...
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