Not a big fan of brown rice or quinoa because you think it is boring? Many clients feed me this excuse, but I have lots of simple and yummy recipes to jazz up brown rice and other healthy grains. Don’t buy Rice-A-Roni or Uncle Ben’s: Many people use quick and easy brands, like Rice-A-Roni and […]
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Best Alcoholic Drinks
I don’t know about you, but this is my problem area. I am a social drinker and the holidays are a social time, so I usually drink too much. Being a realistic person and nutritionist, I know I am not going to give up alcohol but I will at least choose healthier types of beverages […]
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Tags: Alcohol, featured, Toxic Ingredients
What Sunscreen to Use
Do some sunscreens actually cause cancer? Rate your sunscreen. Since I am a nutritionist and personal trainer, I usually write about nutrition and exercise. However summer is here and there is a lot of buzz about sunscreens and their impact on your health. For all the beach bums, families, fair skinned individuals, or anyone who […]
Home Safe Home
Going green and reducing toxic chemicals are two things I feel go hand in hand, so I thought I’d combine the two and write a bit about both. In my household these are two things my family and I have been trying to do more and more for the past couple of years. It is […]
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 […]
Healthy Changes at Sunshine Wellness
I started working with Sunshine Wellness because I have always been interested in health. Since I’m a vegetarian it’s been tough to figure out how to balance my meals and eat foods that are actually healthy for me. When I started working for Betsy I always had issues with my digestion. I was bloated after […]
Foods Causing Cancer
Last year I wrote about Cancer Prevention when my Dad was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. After surgery and treatment, I am happy to say that he is doing great. That newsletter, “Cancer Prevention” is archived on my website. In the past month, our family has received sad news that two more family members have been […]
How to Read Labels: Ingredients
It doesn’t sound difficult, but reading and understanding food labels is a tricky task. Big companies are exceptionally good at deceiving the public. They lure you in with bold letters and big statements, but what they are really doing is distracting you from the truth. When you pick up a product at the store, what […]
Hormones in Cattle
I know what you are thinking. I’m that mean lady who tells you about one more food that shouldn’t be eating. I hope you can understand that I am just trying to educate you so you make the best choices for you and your family. Also, I picked this topic for personal reasons. My business, […]
