NaturalNews.com recently posted a list of the top 10 common breakfast cereals that are most likely to contain GMOs. It’s a pretty interesting list so I thought I’d share it with you, too. If you are waking up to the public health disaster that is GMOs in our food supply and trying to avoid all […]
Category: food sensitivities
Vegan Potato Soup
We turned a corner into autumn this week with a cold, rainy day that seemed perfect for a creamy, hearty potato soup. Lower in fat that the typical potato soup because coconut milk is substituted for cream, this recipe could be made more savory by using chicken stock instead of simply water, though it would […]
Food Substitutions In Recipes
Some people need to follow a recipe, letter for letter, and if there is one ingredient they don’t like or are sensitive to, they will discard the whole recipe. I’m just the opposite. When I look at a recipe, I hope to find inspiration as to the pairing of ingredients and the cooking method, and […]
Why You Should Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)
Yesterday I wrote about the surprising prepared/processed/packaged foods that may contain corn syrup or its derivatives. Today I want to touch on why high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) might be harmful for your health. The last time I wrote about high fructose corn syrup and sugar, I unexpectedly received a large package by snail mail […]
Can Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) Be Helped with Dietary Changes?
Recently I responded to a post on my neighborhood mom’s group listserve titled “Help! Does anyone know about Restless Leg Syndrome!” My response: “Drinking coconut water can help alleviate cramps and spasms. Restless Leg Syndrome can also be caused by a sensitivity to something you are eating. Hypersensitivity reactions may manifest as long as 4 […]
