Healthy Living

List of products containing Sucralose

List of products containing Sucralose

There has been so much controversy surrounding artificial sweeteners and Splenda is no exception. Its slogan “Made from sugar, so it tastes like sugar has changed” after the company was sued and  became: “Just What’s Good — it’s made from sugar. It tastes like sugar. But it’s not sugar.” Sucralose […]

by January 21, 2014
A list of GMO-free food companies

A list of GMO-free food companies

What is GMO? GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organism and is defined as “an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.” The technique used to create GMOs is called recombinant DNA. DNA molecules from different organisms are combined to create one molecule of DNA, and are […]

by December 29, 2013
Foods that are toxic to dogs

Foods that are toxic to dogs

We know how much our little friends love food. They are especially attracted to the food that they see us eating. Sharing a little bit of your food is okay as long it is in moderation. Educating ourselves is key to keeping our dogs healthy. Alcohol: Dogs are much more […]

by December 28, 2013
Health benefits of red onions

Health benefits of red onions

Onions are a staple food in every kitchen. They add a crispy texture to foods when eaten raw, and provide a mild, spicy, caramelized flavor when cooked. Red onions are some of the most potent types of onions. Let’s look at the health benefits of red onions. Anti-inflammatory benefits: Onions […]

by December 26, 2013
Anemia fighter smoothie

Anemia fighter smoothie

“Anemia is a condition in which you don’t have enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your tissues,” states Mayo Clinic. Having anemia can make you feel very fatigued. There are many different types of anemia, with different causes. The most common cause is loss of blood. […]

by November 25, 2013
Natural beauty on a budget: YES to

Natural beauty on a budget: YES to

Take a healthy step and get your skin ready for the cold and harsh weather that is soon to be upon us. With this in mind, we have some very affordable skin care products to help you achieve just that. We met with Ido Lefler, the founder of  YES to. […]

by November 15, 2013
How to detox your home: An interview with Van Vlahakis, CEO of Earth Friendly Products

How to detox your home: An interview with Van Vlahakis, CEO of Earth Friendly Products

Hard to believe isn’t it? But the most pollution is inside our home, and NOT outside. If we look under your kitchen’s cabinets and check the chemicals on the labels of our home cleaning products we will be surprised. Our golden rule is: If you can’t pronounce the words on […]

by November 5, 2013
A life style experience: The Resort at Pedregal

A life style experience: The Resort at Pedregal

As part of our Green living vacation series, we selected another leading Green resort: The Resort at Pedegral, Cabo San Lucas. As the story goes, owners the Diaz family wanted to access their beautiful beach-front land. The only way to do so, was to carve through the mountain. The best engineers were hired […]

by November 3, 2013