Category: Whole Food Search for: Food Dyes Rebranded: The Cover-Up Names You Need to Know If you care about your health, here’s something you should know: Probably due to so much bad publicity, food dyes have been rebranded. At the bottom of this blog post… Why I Won’t Take 99% of Supplements Anymore I have taken tens of thousands of supplements. This is what people who become highly suspicious of pharma do. We go to the “alternative” docs, and we take THEIR pills…. MSG Almost Killed Me: It Goes By New Names Now I have a crazy monosodium glutamate (MSG) personal story. It was so startling that it led me to this career as a health and wellness author and journalist. (Don’t want… 3 Reasons I Disagree with This Popular Belief — Life Is Short, Eat What You Want People often say, “Life is short, so eat what makes you happy.” For this guy, it’s a fried baloney sandwich and fries. What is it for you? As catchy… Health Food Stores Are Selling Out! Do You Notice This, Too? I’ve hardly been to Utah County since moving away seven years ago. I’m showing you two pages of The Good Earth’s 10-page sale flier. The whole 10 pages don’t have… The Most Fun Investment In My Preparedness and Nutrition, Ever! I have been gardening INDOORS for just over a year now. It’s changed my life, and I wish I’d discovered it sooner! To watch this instead of reading it, check… Fish Oil Supplements: Worth Your Money? Or Are They Toxic? Dear GreenSmoothieGirl: Am I wasting my money on fish oil supplements? Essential fatty acids (EFAs), also called “omegas,” are excellent for neurological and cardiovascular health. We must get them from… Is Flaxseed Unhealthy, Like the Mercola Article Says? Dear GreenSmoothieGirl: What do you think about the article published by the Mercola company claiming that flaxseed is an unhealthy food? Why is Dr. Mercola saying flax is bad? After… Juicing or Smoothies: Which One Is Best for You? Dear GreenSmoothieGirl: Should I juice, or should I blend? Which one is best for me? This is one of my all-time most-asked questions. We know the body understands and absorbs… 6 Common Health Problems Nobody Talks About After spending 18 years in my career interacting with a diverse range of people, I’ve noticed some health issues that often go unspoken. As a former therapist with a… 30 Whole Foods, Herbs, and Spices You Need Now to Fortify Your Immune System Whether you’re already making your way through a box of tissues or you want to keep your immune system’s defenses up before germs, viruses, or other pathogens come your way,… Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid Of Sugar In Fruit And Other Whole Foods Many years of diet advice has trained us to avoid sugar at all costs and to feel guilty about consuming it whenever we slip. Sugar-free snacks and sugar-free desserts all…