This past weekend I made an overly ambitious Easter brunch with multiple courses. This came the day after I spent all week preparing for a detoxification lecture at Fig Earth Supply so I barely had any time to prepare for this 6 course brunch that I mentally committed to cooking for. Needless to say I …
We frequently recommend nutrient-dense smoothies with ingredients that are beneficial for reproductive health. This is a great breakfast and will keep you and your partner satiated until lunch due to the amount of fat and fiber. It’s best to use a high speed blender and everything should be organic whenever possible or at the bare …
While we have been staunch opponents of GMO foods since they were introduced, the FDA, industry (and of course Bill Nye the science guy) claimed that GMO crops were safe and that they were equivalent to their non-GMO parent crops. According to Wikipedia, “There is a scientific consensus that currently available food derived from GM …
A new study published in Fertility and Sterility [1] found that lifestyle factors prior to pregnancy strongly influence fertility outcomes. Specifically: Caffeine consumption (coffee, tea, sodas, etc.) in both men and women was associated with an over 70% increase in the risk of pregnancy loss. Maternal age of 35 or greater doubled the risk of …
A few weeks ago, Andrea Thorpe and Rena Haley gave an informative presentation on cooking for healthy living. It was geared toward those who are interested in cooking healthy, wholesome and delicious food but also have to live in the real world with time constraints and schedules. The response was great and now they are …