If you've been worrying eating fish because of the risk of mercury toxicity from eating too much seafood, I have some good news for you. Luckily, there's a mercury-selenium connection that may wash away your fish-eating fears. Current U.S. recommendations from the Environmental Protection Agency suggest that women who are trying to conceive, pregnant, or nursing - as well as children - should avoid shark, swordfish, king … [Read more...] about Eating Fish Without Fear: The Mercury Selenium Connection
Party Wave Wednesday 7/10/13
Welcome to Party Wave Wednesday! Out on the water, etiquette dictates that the surfers that are in the best position for the wave take the ride (unless you're a barney or a snake). Every now and again everyone hops on at the same time - This is called a party wave. In this weekly post all of the raddest bloggers come together to share their big wave stories a.k.a. their best posts on fertility, natural health, and nutrition … [Read more...] about Party Wave Wednesday 7/10/13
Why I Don’t Give My Kids Multivitamins
At least once a week, someone asks me what kids' multivitamins I recommend. The short answer: none. I don't give my kids multivitamins, and I don't recommend them for my patients' kids. Before you assume that I think kids should be eating big plates of steamed greens at every meal, take a peek at the pics below of my kids indulging in a cupcake with green frosting and the remains of homemade marshmallows. I've got more … [Read more...] about Why I Don’t Give My Kids Multivitamins
Dispelling The Alkaline Diet Myth
Health food junkies, hold onto your hats: the alkaline diet myth is about to be revealed. Have you heard about the benefits of eating an alkaline diet? Perhaps (like me) you've even tried out this way of eating in search of better health? Many alternative health professionals assert that we can influence the pH balance in our bodies (acidic vs. alkaline) by eating a mostly vegetarian diet without sugar and refined … [Read more...] about Dispelling The Alkaline Diet Myth
The Great American Potato Salad Revival
Maybe I'm alone here but I've always been terrified of picnic food. In particular, I'm talking about the bland American potato salad and frightening macaroni salad (sometimes combined into one dish) that often adorned the summertime tables of my youth. Yuck. You see, my real aversion was to mayonnaise. I never really understood why anyone would eat that white, flavorless, gelatinous glop. I could handle a bit of tangy … [Read more...] about The Great American Potato Salad Revival
Party Wave Wednesday 7/3/13
Welcome to Party Wave Wednesday! Out on the water, etiquette dictates that the surfers that are in the best position for the wave take the ride (unless you're a barney or a snake). Every now and again everyone hops on at the same time - This is called a party wave. In this weekly post all of the raddest bloggers come together to share their big wave stories a.k.a. their best posts on fertility, natural health, and nutrition … [Read more...] about Party Wave Wednesday 7/3/13
Check out my favorite products…
Folks ask me all the time what supplements I use for my family, where to find the best and most affordable real food staples, and for suggestions on healthy living products from water filters to cleaning supplies. Below is a comprehensive guide to products that I whole-heartedly recommend. The brands listed in the categories below are quality vendors that I believe in and purchase from myself. Please know that many links … [Read more...] about Check out my favorite products…
Party Wave Wednesday 6/26/13
Welcome to Party Wave Wednesday! Out on the water, etiquette dictates that the surfers that are in the best position for the wave take the ride (unless you're a barney or a snake). Every now and again everyone hops on at the same time - This is called a party wave. In this weekly post all of the raddest bloggers come together to share their big wave stories a.k.a. their best posts on fertility, natural health, and nutrition … [Read more...] about Party Wave Wednesday 6/26/13
The Great Crock Pot Lead Mystery: Solved
I get lots of concerned questions from readers worried that they are poisoning themselves and their families with lead leaching from crock pots. There are plenty of vague answers online from manufacturers saying that any lead in the cookware glaze is within government regulations and is otherwise harmless unless the glaze is cracked. Hmm. Not particularly reassuring if you ask me. So, I decided to take matters into my own … [Read more...] about The Great Crock Pot Lead Mystery: Solved
10 Good Reasons To Go Paleo
While my weekly meal plans service has successfully helped hundreds of folks get real food on the table, I've had an overwhelming request for paleo and grain-free meal plans. So, even though I don't exclusively blog about grain-free eating, I'm super excited to share the new paleo recipes on Real Plans and talk about some good reasons to go paleo. For those of you who live in a cave and have no idea what I'm talking about … [Read more...] about 10 Good Reasons To Go Paleo
Party Wave Wednesday 6/19/13
Welcome to Party Wave Wednesday! Out on the water, etiquette dictates that the surfers that are in the best position for the wave take the ride (unless you're a barney or a snake). Every now and again everyone hops on at the same time - This is called a party wave. In this weekly post all of the raddest bloggers come together to share their big wave stories a.k.a. their best posts on fertility, natural health, and nutrition … [Read more...] about Party Wave Wednesday 6/19/13
The Easiest Homemade Yogurt Recipe Ever (And My First Video!)
My quest for the easiest homemade yogurt is finally over. For a time, my favorite was this hybrid: half raw, half pasteurized yogurt made with milk and cream in a yogurt maker that yielded a consistently thicker yogurt than straight raw yogurt. But then along came Viili, a mesophillic starter culture that simplified my yogurt making for good. With a mesophillic or room temperature starter culture, you don't need to figure … [Read more...] about The Easiest Homemade Yogurt Recipe Ever (And My First Video!)