I discovered that it is getting easier to find gluten free products in Santa Barbara. Lazy Acres and Whole Foods carry a variety of items and now even Vons has some items like brown rice pasta, crackers, etc. Betsy has even given Gluten Free Talks at Whole Foods. I found that Cantwell’s in Summerland has […]
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What is a Portion Size?
Learn How to Visualize Proper Portion Sizes On your way to work, you may stop by Starbucks for a Grande skim milk latte and a jumbo low-fat blueberry muffin. For lunch, you opt for the “healthier” option and get a five dollar foot-long Subway sandwich and a large diet soda. At the end of your […]
Food in Season
Choosing foods according to the season is not a new concept, but in recent years has regained popularity. Not only can you expect maximum flavor when utilizing produce grown in its natural season, you are also reaping maximum nutrition as well. Furthermore, holding off on those strawberries throughout the winter means more flavor and ultimately […]
News About Obesity
One of my favorite ways to keep up with the in’s and out’s of the natural health community is by reading the Natural Newsletter from NaturalNews.com. I recently read an article that Japanese researchers have found a link between the chemical tributyltin and weight gain. Tributyltin (also known as TBT) is a common pollutant used as […]
How to be Green
It is impossible to avoid all toxic chemicals, but you can certainly be green by lighten your toxic load by taking realistic measures that fit your lifestyle. Here are a few things I do in my everyday life to avoid toxic chemicals: 1. Cookware: I only use stainless steel, 100% cast iron (not pre-seasoned), and […]
Farmers’ Markets: Planning Ahead
As someone who likes to stay very organized, getting all my Farmers’ Market produce ready for the week is something I enjoy doing. After getting my weekly batch of produce every Tuesday, I go straight home and get it ready for use whenever I need it throughout the week. Some nutritional purists might scold me […]
Farmer’s Market Produce
This is a topic near and dear to me because I do the farmer’s market purchasing on Saturdays for Sunshine Wellness. I have always adored going to farmer’s markets, so I was more than willing to assume this role for our weekend prep days. I go to the Saturday Santa Barbara farmers market every week and […]
