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In recent years there has been more light shed on how exposing our food and ourselves to plastic is unsafe as well as bad for the environment. Plastic can be found in so many of our kitchen or household items including plates, bowls, plastic wrap, water bottles, bags, cutlery and the list goes on.   Studies have found that certain chemicals in plastic can leach out and into the food and beverages we consume. Some of these chemicals have been linked to health problems such as cancer, metabolic disorders (including obesity) and reduced fertility to name a few. Checkout these 3 Non Toxic and Eco-Friendly Swaps for Plastic Free Food Storage!  ...

Everyone loves taking an amazing vacation somewhere fun but there’s nothing worse than falling sick right when you are about to travel or arrive at your destination. There can be a lot of physical and emotional stress leading up to it that can accumulate and eventually cause us to fall ill. Traveling by plane compromises our immune system in many ways making the risk of getting sick pretty high. Here are 4 travel tips that can help you be proactive before, during and after the flight so you can avoid getting sick and feeling run down and better enjoy your...

As the fall ends and the winter begins, we are flooded with warnings about the impeding cold and flu season. We start to see commercials for cold medicine and pharmacies begin displaying their large banners reminding us to get our flu shots. It is said that the “cold and flu season is upon us” during the months of October to December but how much of that is due to our immune system being more compromised at the time? The consumption of sugar, alcohol, food and stress is rampant during the holiday season which all affect our immune system. People who have a depressed immune...

We had the privilege of being interviewed by Erica at bringyourownkombucha.com on Intermittent Fasting and the health benefits of it.  She asked us a series of interview questions to gain a base knowledge of what intermittent fasting is, why it's healthy and our personal tips on how to be successful with this eating strategy! For those of us who are newbies, what exactly is intermittent fasting? Amanda: Intermittent Fasting is an eating practice where someone eats during a 6-8 hour window in a day and fasts for at least 16 hours with no food consumption. It's a way of getting yourself...

Everyone has heard "hydration is key" and to "drink 8 glasses of water a day" but what is the actual reason water is so vital to our health?  Did you know that our blood is made up of over 80% water, our brain over 75% and our muscles over 70%? With our bodies being primarily made up of water, the need for proper hydration is imperative in order for our bodies to function properly. The good news is that when you increase your water intake, you are getting many health benefits that you will start to notice and feel right...