7 Ways Sugar Hides in Our Food
The sugar consumption of the average American is 22 teaspoons of sugar a day (1 tsp = 4 grams) and the total for the year is 130 pounds! This many not seem like a lot since we are used to seeing sugar everywhere. We are inundated with sugar! Never before in the history of man have we had an emergency need to lower our blood sugar. The results are devastating.
Is Your Skincare Routine Harming You?
Today is part 2 of our 3-part series on safer beauty. This week Casey Poe, an esthetician in Colorado and fellow NTP, instructs us on what to avoid when choosing skincare and beauty products. I love how her message of progress, not perfection, fits right in with our FCW mission.
Six Steps to Naturally Radiant Skin
Nadia truly breaks down all the complex factors that go into our skin’s health, and gives simple, actionable steps to get you closer to clear, glowing skin. The foundational principles: addressing your diet, hydration, blood sugar regulation, and fatty acid balance, are essential to overall health as well as glowing skin.
The Dirty Dozen
Eating fresh produce is one of the best ways to get nutrients in your diet and support optimum health, but did you know many of our foods are often sprayed with toxic pesticides and finished with preservatives to maintain freshness during shipping? Not to worry, you can still achieve a healthier lifestyle without breaking the budget by adopting what is known as the Dirty Dozen and the Clean 15.
Guide: How to Source Food Well
Did you know that how your food is grown greatly impacts its nutrient content? Just because a food is labeled organic in the store does not mean it is your healthiest option. We often spend a pretty penny on our organic food, but these organic foods don’t always give us more nutrients.