Posts in Nutrition
Gluten Free Doesn't Mean Healthy

Gluten free does not always equal healthy!

🥨We’ve been trying to lower the gluten intake in our house (due to food sensitivities + hyperactivity) and I’m so pleased to see all the “gluten free” alternatives but also shocked by some of the ingredients!

✅ Yes gluten can be a problem but sometimes we can hop on trendy trains without fully understanding all the pros and cons. Depending on your situation or your child’s situation, there are different things to consider…..

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When to Buy Organic

Every year @environmentalworkinggroup releases their Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 lists to help us navigate the organic world! It helps us determine where we can focus if we are wanting to reduce pesticide exposures.

The dirty dozen list are produce items that were found to have the highest levels of pesticide residues. These items are recommended to buy organic when possible. The clean fifteen items on the other hand were found to have the least amount of pesticide residues when tested. This means you can save yourself money and purchase these as non-organic!

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5 Easy & Free Ways to Reduce Toxins in Your Home

Reducing toxin exposure in your home doesn't have to be expensive or complicated! Check out these 5 FREE and EASY ways to reduce toxins in your home today:⠀

💨 1. Open Your Windows⠀

We spend 90% of our time indoors (likely more during the winter months) and the air quality in our home can be 2x-5x more polluted than outdoor air!⠀

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Get Your Drink On

Hydration is key. You know it but do you do it?⠀

It’s one of the most important but simplest assets for your health. And guess what?!? It’s free!⠀⠀

Water not only hydrates you it detoxifies you. It improves circulation, nutrient absorption, curbs sugar cravings, maintains energy and lowers inflammation!

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