Most families are conscious of income and need to budget accordingly. One question I regularly get asked is, which food is worse than others in terms of pesticide contamination. Most families I work with want to know so they can prioritise which foods they buy organic and which foods they can be more lenient with […]
The Australian Dirty Dozen Read More
We all know the gold standard is nature and when it comes to eating most people think we are striving for organic (which is better but not best) but whatever is better or best, what happens if it is just not in the budget. Eating organic or biodynamically is after all more expensive, isn’t it,
15 Ways to Eating Organic on a Budget Read More
Unfortunately, the quality of the majority of our food is tainted with pesticides and other unnatural toxins. Organic certified is better, but what most people are not aware of is that certification is limited in what it certifies and does not necessarily attest to the health of the soil the food is grown in. Besides
The Difference Between Organic, Biodynamic & Regenerative Farmed Foods Read More
Ayurvedic medicine has been gaining popularity in the alternative health arena. Whilst it is outside the scope of this post to discuss all that entails this ancient medicine practice, it does encompass its own specific preparations and medicines which I would like to highlight. In fact, “Some Ayurvedic preparations include metals, minerals, or gems. The
Dangerous LEAD levels found in Some Ayurvedic Medicine Read More
By changing the microclimate of our soils, we are changing the macro climate of our environment. That is a big statement in light of climate change and the mammoth task we have upon us. Today I share with you something profound. I wish I could say it is something new, but it is not, just
The Quality of Our Soils, Livestock Farming Practices and Climate Change Read More
Most of us are aware that plastic is an environmental concern (see the above video for a nice little recap of some of the environmental impacts that plastic water bottles have) but some people are still falling prey to the assumption that bottled water is ‘cleaner,’ ‘healthier’ or ‘safer’ than tap water when that just
Bottled Water and Microplastic Contamination Read More
Plastic Free July is back and whilst I may have been slow to come to the table this year (you will have to excuse me as I have been busy being a mama to three littles) it is never too late for anyone to start. Even if you make one change this month and it
7 Simple Swaps to Lower Your Plastic Chemicals Exposure in the Spirit of Plastic Free July Read More