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Archives for January 2013

Natural vs. Organic Foods

Wellbeing Narrative Blog Natural vs. Organic Food

Here’s a little information directly from the FDA regarding the difference between natural and organic products:

What is ‘Natural’?

The term “natural” applies broadly to foods that are minimally processed and free of synthetic preservatives; artificial sweeteners, colors, flavors and other artificial additives; growth hormones; antibiotics; hydrogenated oils; stabilizers; and emulsifiers.  Most foods labeled natural are not subject to government controls beyond the regulations and health codes that apply to all foods.  Exceptions include meat and poultry.  The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) requires these to be free of artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, preservatives and ingredients that do not occur naturally in the food.

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* Information on this site is made available with the understanding that the author is not providing medical or nutritional counseling services. The information should not be used in place of a consultation with a health care or nutrition professional. For safety, please remember to consult an expert before making significant changes to your diet/lifestyle.

Testing Skin Care Products for Irritation

I wanted to share a quick tip for those with sensitive skin.  Even organic, all natural ingredients can cause irritation in certain people.  Glycerin, lanolin, sweet almond oil, avocado oil, and wheatgerm oil have all been known to cause irritation….

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Filed Under: BEAUTY, SKIN Tagged With: quick health tips, sensitive skin, skin

* Information on this site is made available with the understanding that the author is not providing medical or nutritional counseling services. The information should not be used in place of a consultation with a health care or nutrition professional. For safety, please remember to consult an expert before making significant changes to your diet/lifestyle.

Avoiding Preservatives in Skin Care

Weleda and Dr. Hauschka offer 100% natural, synthetic- and chemical-free skin care.

Weleda and Dr. Hauschka offer 100% natural, synthetic- and chemical-free skin care.

Preservatives prevent spoilage in both food and cosmetic products.*  Without preservatives, many skin care gels, creams, and lotions would become contaminated with bacteria.   Cosmetic companies ensure their products have a long shelf-life (some upwards of seven years!) to prevent  products from becoming contaminated.  If you mistakingly use a contaminated product, whether store-bought or homemade, it can cause serious infections….

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* Information on this site is made available with the understanding that the author is not providing medical or nutritional counseling services. The information should not be used in place of a consultation with a health care or nutrition professional. For safety, please remember to consult an expert before making significant changes to your diet/lifestyle.

How Can Vegetarians Get Complete Protein Without Eating Meat?

Quinoa Brussels Sprouts Avocado Tomato Cucumber Bok Choy Salad BowlAs I child, I hated both meat and fish.  It was the texture, bones, veins, the fat, and the skin.  I was disgusted and therefore completely unconvinced I needed it.

As I’ve grown, I personally have found certain poultry and fish work well for my body, but if it were up to me, I would choose vegetarianism. The goal for vegans and vegetarians is to ensure they consume enough of the ‘complete proteins’ their bodies need.  A complete protein is a protein that contains all essential amino acids….

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* Information on this site is made available with the understanding that the author is not providing medical or nutritional counseling services. The information should not be used in place of a consultation with a health care or nutrition professional. For safety, please remember to consult an expert before making significant changes to your diet/lifestyle.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Juicing: Buying a Juicer

Toujis Golden Beet Orange Carrot Ginger Morning JuiceThe type of juicer you will purchase will depend entirely on your needs and wants.  Do you want to juice more fruits or leafy greens?  Do you want to juice as quickly as possible, or is nutritional content most important?  Whatever your priorities, there is the right juicer out there….

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* Information on this site is made available with the understanding that the author is not providing medical or nutritional counseling services. The information should not be used in place of a consultation with a health care or nutrition professional. For safety, please remember to consult an expert before making significant changes to your diet/lifestyle.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Juicing: Juicing Basics

Toujis Kale Collard Apple Radish Mint JuiceThere’s a right way to juice…and most definitely a wrong way. And the latter can result in adverse health effects and wasted time…so here’s your official intro to juicing the right way….

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