EWG's 13th Annual Earth Day Virtual Celebration Protect the health of our planet and our families Celebrate Earth Day with EWG and me on April 21, 2022! As a very proud member of The Environmental Working Group Board of Directors, I am very honored and excited to host the 13th Annual Earth Day celebration. From your own desk (or couch), I [...]
Support your immunity Use food as medicine! The most important thing you can do to stay healthy is to keep your immune system strong. To me, the change of seasons means I get to enjoy more fresh nutrient-dense goodness of greens such as spinach, kale, and Swiss chard. Spring is the ideal time to introduce these power-packed vegetables to your [...]
Brain Health and Why It's Important The brain is one of your most vital organs, it controls your body's functions and helps you understand and interact with the world around you, and just like the rest of your body, it needs to be looked after. Diet, exercise, sleep quality and quantity, connecting with others, and how you manage stress are [...]
“The intuitive mind is a sacred gift, the rational mind a faithful servant; we have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift.” -Albert Einstein The world as we know it has undergone quite a lot of change, and it can be challenging to navigate the stress that accompanies these uncertain times. As the Coronavirus pandemic evolves, many of us are [...]
The holiday season can be challenging when it comes to holding onto the healthy lifestyle habits you’ve worked so hard to cultivate throughout the year. But it doesn’t have to be that way! There are small things you can do each day through the holidays and in January to help maintain your healthy ways. If you’re someone who works better when you have a goal to stick to, you’ll [...]
There’s no way around it—germs surround us all the time. Singular medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil contains medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) that act as natural antibiotics, which means they boost your immune system and fight off harmful bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. While completely harmless to our bodies, MCFAs are lethal to some of the most notorious disease-inducing microorganisms in existence. [...]
The list of beneficial properties offered by greens is long and includes: Improving circulation Promoting healthy gut flora Improving liver function Strengthening the immune system Clearing congestion Greens provide a whole host of valuable nutrients, micronutrients, and phytonutrients. Chlorophyll (found in all green vegetables) is a powerful blood builder akin to liquid oxygen! If you are trying to get pregnant, you [...]