Have you heard that according to a new American Academy of pediatrics study, American girls reach puberty much earlier now than they did in the past? Part of it is due to rising obesity rates in this country. Health experts suggest that another big part of the problem is due to consumption of dairy, which is packed with growth hormones and other chemical contaminants.

One of the worst non-organic dairy products is cow’s milk. To ensure that cows produce enough milk and meat, they are given generically engineered growth hormone (rBGH). It certainly increases profits for milk suppliers, but what about us, customers? Read more »

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The doctor checked his weight, height, lungs, gave him a few immunization shots, pitied Aidan for being so itchy, expressed hope that he will outgrow it and was ready to say bye-bye.

- Wait, what about the tests? – I said

- Which tests?

- RAST.

- Sure, we can order them if you want.

Of course I wanted. Read more »

If you are reading this you know that smoking is bad. It is horrible for your health; it will make your teeth yucky, breath stinky and skin yellow. Besides, it is a pretty expensive habit. You spend hundreds of dollars on cigarettes a year and almost surely you’ll spend thousands on doctors in a future. Ready to quit yet? Here are the easy tips to make your job much easier. Read more »

Last time I wrote about non-organic fruits and vegetables which had the lowest pesticide levels and therefore were the safest non-organic produce to consume.

Today I will give you the list of fruits and vegetables which have the highest pesticide levels. I discovered these lists about a year ago on foodnews.org and since then I always carry them in my wallet as cheat sheets (even though I have memorized them by now).
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Good news for those who love grapes! A new study done by the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center found out that eating grapes can help reduce high blood pressure as well as reduce other factors linked to heart disease.

The study was not specifically done on organic grapes, but we all know that organically grown, chemical and pesticide-free grapes are much better for our health.
So if you decide to eat grapes to protect your heart, you might as well buy organic and protect the rest of your body as well. Read more »

I already wrote about washing all fruits and vegetables before eating, even the ones you peel (here is the post). But what about and pre-washed and organic produce? Do we really need to wash them as well or are they safe enough for us to eat right away? Read more »

Making pancakes from scratch can be a nightmare unless you know the perfect recipe.

Proper Russian pancake (also called BLINY) should be round, almost see-through thin and light. Read more »

Bisphenol A or BPA is a chemical, which exists in thousands of products and which, according to scientists, can be harmful to our health. It can cause behavioral, developmental and even reproductive problems. According to the Environmental Working Group, the primary source of BPA for most people is canned foods. Read more »

We all were told hundreds of thousands of times, that eating fruits and vegetables is important. The famous food pyramid suggests consuming 5 servings of veggies a day, but how many of us are actually doing it?

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No matter what they say, pizza doesn’t have to be junk food. With minimal effort and just a few ingredients you can make a delicious healthy pizza from scratch.

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