Food Allergens: Testing How the Body Responds

Food Allergens: Testing How the Body Responds

A true food allergy can be permanent – whenever you eat or are exposed to that food, it will provoke an immune reaction that will exist over your lifetime. A food sensitivity happens gradually. Triggers include: stress, infection, poor eating habits (e.g.,...
Chia Seeds: Tiny Powerhouse

Chia Seeds: Tiny Powerhouse

With a high amount of antioxidants and Omega-3 Fatty Acids, there are many health benefits associated with Chia seeds. Some studies indicate that people who regularly consume chia seeds have a lower risk for diabetes and heart disease. Chia is considered energizing...
Probiotics: Manage Food Allergies and Enhance Immunity

Probiotics: Manage Food Allergies and Enhance Immunity

Balance your GI flora by taking a probiotic supplement. Probiotics are live, microbial food ingredients similar to the health-enhancing microorganisms found in the gut. Well-researched health benefits show taking a probiotic will help . . . Boost immunity by enhancing...
Say No! to GMO Foods!

Say No! to GMO Foods!

  Look for the non-GMO Project logo. This third-party verification means the food has been tested for GMOs. Look for the colorful butterfly and plant logo on the label. Check for a grocery chain’s organic line. Some grocers, like Whole Foods have their own...
GMOs in Your Food: The Facts You Need to Know

GMOs in Your Food: The Facts You Need to Know

What does all of this really mean? Is there a real threat to health? Won’t GM crops help us feed a planet with dwindling resources? It’s easy to get confused by arguments from both sides of the proverbial fence. We hope our basic, 5-point primer on GM...