Joel Salatin – Lunatic Farmer
This self-proclaimed lunatic farmer is basically my hero! It’s crazy to me how Joel is seen as radical when his views make so much sense. If you don’t know who Joel is, he is a farmer that uses...
View Article3 Unusual Ways to Decrease Breast Cancer Risk
Since this is breast cancer awareness month, I thought it would be a great time to discuss preventative measures! Here are 3 things you can do to decrease your risk of developing breast cancer. Don’t...
View ArticleJust Label It!
Labeling of GMOs will be on the ballot next month in California. If prop 37 is passed, it means that food that is genetically modified will have to be labeled as such. Currently, there are no such laws...
View ArticleMy Interview
Instead of the usual blog post this week, I wanted to share a recent article in Southwest Michigan’s Second Wave Media. For you newer readers who may not know my story, click here!
View ArticleHomemade Dog Food
We all know packaged foods aren’t so great for us compared to fresh whole foods. What about for our pets? Were they meant to eat brown nuggets their entire life? Would preparing fresh whole ingredients...
View ArticleEating the Rainbow
Eating a variety of foods (specifically – organic whole foods) is important to every diet. There are a variety of fruits and vegetables available that you may have never tried or even heard of....
View ArticleBlue and Purple Foods
Let’s continue to eat the colors of the rainbow with a focus on blue and purple foods today. Some examples are cabbage, acai, purple tipped turnips, grapes, eggplant, blueberries, raisins, baby...
View ArticleOrange and Yellow Foods
Bright colors such as yellow and orange can be mood boosters. Yellow represents happiness, joy, and hope. Orange combines the happiness of yellow with the energy of red. Examples include: oranges,...
View ArticleEat Your Greens!
Everyone knows eating your greens is good for you! Why? Green fruits and vegetables contain nutrients that lower the risk of breast, prostate, lung, and other cancers. They also promote eye health,...
View ArticleDon’t Forget About the White Foods!
I will finish up my series on eating the colors of the rainbow with the easy to forget white foods. White fruits and vegetables contain fiber, vitamins, and phytochemicals that promote heart health;...
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