A couple of weeks ago I broke the big news that cereal is junk food. All of it. Even your high fiber oat flakes. Next up to bat: skim milk (or for that matter 1% or 2% too). There are so many topics to discuss when it comes to milk: organic vs. conventional, pasteurized vs. raw, grass-fed vs. grain-fed cows, homogenization, and whether to drink milk at all. Today we're mostly focusing on the myths and facts of skim and low … [Read more...] about Skip the Skim Milk (A Processed, Toxic Food)
RSV Infection: Symptoms, Treatment, And Prevention
Sometimes kids catch weird germs. From hand foot and mouth to scabies, parents find themselves perplexed by the symptoms, worried by the diagnosis, and at a loss for what to do. Respiratory Syncytial Virus or RSV infection is an illness of the lungs and breathing passages. It's a major cause of respiratory illness in school-aged children and is most commonly spread during the school season (autumn through spring). Also … [Read more...] about RSV Infection: Symptoms, Treatment, And Prevention
Butter Is Good For You: 5 Myths Dispelled
Instinctively we know, butter makes everything taste better. This is a little-disputed fact, but after that everyone runs for the hills for fear of growing fat and dying of heart disease. You may recall I posted a few weeks ago extolling the wonders of bacon. Now it's time to learn why butter is good for you. Allow me, once again, to dispel the common misconceptions about another of the most loved and feared foods on earth, … [Read more...] about Butter Is Good For You: 5 Myths Dispelled
Measles Infection: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Sometimes kids catch weird germs. From hand foot and mouth disease to scabies, parents find themselves perplexed by the symptoms, worried by the diagnosis, and at a loss for what to do. Enter Holistic Squid - your source for to-the-point answers. Measles infection is a highly contagious viral infection and shows up with a telltale rash. At one time, it belonged to a cluster of common childhood illness, along with chicken pox. … [Read more...] about Measles Infection: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Your Healthy Cereal is a Lie
Most health conscious folks know sugar cereal is bad. But ALL cereal? Come on... Allow me to dispel the common misconceptions about one of the most beloved breakfast foods of the modern world, and then you can decide for yourself. Don't believe everything you are told about 'healthy' cereal. HEALTHY CEREAL LIE #1: Cereal can be "part of a balanced breakfast." FACT: Consumers were introduced to this line by the cereal … [Read more...] about Your Healthy Cereal is a Lie
Roseola Virus: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Sometimes kids catch weird germs. From hand foot and mouth disease to scabies, parents find themselves perplexed by the symptoms, worried by the diagnosis, and at a loss for what to do. Enter Holistic Squid - your source for to-the-point answers. This week we are featuring roseola virus, one of the common childhood illnesses that usually affects babies between 6 months and 2 years old. Roseola is contagious, but beyond that, … [Read more...] about Roseola Virus: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Is Bacon Healthy? Why I Heart Bacon
There's not much argument about the deliciousness of bacon. Whether you like it crispy or chewy, with scrambled eggs, stacked on a BLT, or wrapped around sweet dates, bacon is mmm-mmmm-good. But is bacon healthy? In my kitchen, yes indeed. Allow me to dispel the common misconceptions about one of the most loved and feared foods on earth, and then you can decide for yourself. BACON MYTH #1 Bacon is loaded with saturated … [Read more...] about Is Bacon Healthy? Why I Heart Bacon
Crooked Teeth: A Part Of Life Or Skeletal Deformity?
Whether for bucked teeth, over bites, under-bites, or just a bunch of crooked teeth, most adults I know have had braces at some point of their lives. Teeth come in a bit wonky, and parents shell out the thousands to straighten them. Besides the cost and a few years of teenage embarrassment, no biggie, right? While we may take "crooked teeth" for granted, it's worth considering why they got that way in the first place. Are we … [Read more...] about Crooked Teeth: A Part Of Life Or Skeletal Deformity?
Finger Jello: A Wiggly, Jiggly Nutrient Dense Food
One of my favorite things about real, nutrient dense food is that I find myself eating amazingly delicious things that I previously deemed to be guilty pleasures - bacon, butter, cream, egg yolks, and other delectables are now my top health foods. I love it! Recently I discovered that finger jello doesn't have to be a junk food; and I am just thrilled for a wiggly jiggly revival, especially when I can pass it off as part of … [Read more...] about Finger Jello: A Wiggly, Jiggly Nutrient Dense Food
5 Superfoods For Strong Healthy Teeth
After the birth of my son, at the age of 31, I got my first cavity. Not bad, I thought, to make it three decades without any dental decay! I got the cavity filled, and didn't think much of it. Three and a half years passed, and my daughter was born. Low and behold, another cavity in the same tooth! This time, the dentist reported that I would probably need a root canal. YIKES!?! After thirty-some years of taking good teeth … [Read more...] about 5 Superfoods For Strong Healthy Teeth
Natural Teething Remedies For Your Baby
From about 3-4 months old, your baby starts drooling and chewing on her hands. Teething? Everyone from Great-Aunt Tilly to the mailman is convinced that teeth are emerging, and whether they come soon or much, much later, those chompers are on their way out. Teething is commonly over-diagnosed and over-treated by parents. Although all babies are different, typically, baby's first teeth erupt around 6 to 10 months of age. Your … [Read more...] about Natural Teething Remedies For Your Baby
How to Make Homemade Ketchup
After months of tweaking the ingredients, I am pleased to present the first Holistic Squid recipe. It is pretty darn delicious, and not only rivals but improves upon the American classic by using maple syrup as a mineral rich, natural sweetener and fresh whey to culture it into a probiotic-rich food rather than a sugary condiment devoid of nutrients. Best of all, my skeptical four-year-old loves it, and has declared it … [Read more...] about How to Make Homemade Ketchup