Let’s talk about aspartame. Two hundred times sweeter than sugar, aspartame was developed in the 1960s by scientists looking for a drug to treat ulcers. Aspartame’s sweet taste was discovered accidentally, and the product went through a few studies to prove it safe for human consumption. In spite of some questionable findings, aspartame was eventually […]
A quick post today. Have you heard of the Skin Deep Database? Here’s a quote from their site: EWG’s Skin Deep is an online safety guide for cosmetics and personal care products, launched in 2004 to help people find safer products, with fewer ingredients that are hazardous or that haven’t been thoroughly tested. Skin Deep […]
I’ve loved sauerkraut ever since I lived in Germany, but have only been making it myself for a few years. It is easy, tasty, and the natural probiotics are so good for my family. My kids don’t love it, but I can usually convince them to have a bite or two before meals, the best time […]
I originally posted this recipe on my old blog, At Home With Elizabeth: Coconut flour recipes require a much higher egg-to-flour ratio than you might be used to. Don’t skimp on the eggs — trust me. The resulting texture is completely different; think of a thin crêpe rather than a […]
There are two basic schools of thought regarding bug bite protection. Some people think that bugs are more or less attracted to people based on body composition, or how they metabolize certain foods, and therefore excrete particular odors that are either attractive or repulsive to mosquitoes. This is aside from the well-known fact that mosquitoes […]
Mosquitoes. The whiny buzz in your ear at night, the clouds around your head on a walk in the woods, and, worst of all, the itchy red bumps. Welcome to summer! What if I told you there was an inexpensive and tiny little sugar pellet that, when dissolved under your tongue, could reduce the swelling […]
It’s finally spring in Michigan! I love the flowers, brightly colored birds, and green grass that announce the change in seasons, but some people suffer from hay fever or allergies that make this beautiful time of year less than pleasant. If you are reluctant to take (or want to transition off) allergy chemical pharmaceuticals, you […]
If you like baked goods, and I definitely do, try to avoid the grocery store pre-packaged items. They are usually made with low-quality ingredients and contain preservatives and dough conditioners. By taking fifteen minutes to mix up a loaf and slide it into the oven on an evening or weekend, you will have some tasty […]
Today I am officially launching my business, Healthy Life Choices. I’m excited and a little bit nervous! The bottom line is that I am committed to helping people achieve better health. Better health can sometimes come through fad diets and drastic exercise, (think of the contestants on Biggest Loser, for example) but I believe that […]
As some of you may know, for the past few years I have published a blog over at http://athomewithelizabeth.wordpress.com . While I will be continually adding new content here, for my new followers I will also be posting excerpts and personal recipes that originally appeared on my other site. […]
