Coffee is the most popular beverage worldwide with more than 60% of American's drinking an average of 3.41 cups per day. While three-fourths of coffee growers worldwide spray coffee plants with some of the most dangerous chemicals known to man. It's worth taking a look at exactly what goes into that morning cup o' joe. Read more... 

This is a question that a lot of us ask ourselves along with, “Are we being taken advantage of?” and the answer is a resounding “YES.” How exactly have we been talked into the idea that we pay more, get less and we are extra special happy about it, patting ourselves on the back for making a “healthy choice?” On the outside it looks pretty silly.

As allergies to dairy products continue to rise, so do the choices for alternatives. My favorite dairy alternative is definitely Almond milk. *Blue Diamond Almond Breeze brand to be specific. This non-dairy beverage made from almonds has a smooth and creamy flavor that far surpasses such choices as rice and soy milk.

To avoid any sort of contamination it is best to rinse out, or preferably wash, your water bottles everyday. The key is to then let them thoroughly dry. Because hand washing isn’t my favorite item on my to-do list I usually buy stainless steel water bottles that have no coating or coloring so that they can go in the dishwasher.

Ahhh, turkey! The centerpiece of the American Thanksgiving feast. Each year we give thanks for the many blessings that we have received throughout the year. And each year millions of us celebrate our thanks by consuming just as much turkey as we can stuff down our gullets….

When the leaves start falling from the trees and the farmer’s market is loaded with zucchini and pears, we know it’s time to make this delicious bread. Originally from the 1998 Taste of Home magazine and cookbook, I’ve tweaked it over the years to make it just a bit healthier.

So many quick breads are basically cake without the frosting. This lemony zucchini bread makes a healthy snack or dessert for the whole family! The original recipe was published in Taste of Home magazine years ago and I have tweaked it to make a healthier, more lemony version. Enjoy!

With the price of energy and (thus) food skyrocketing we are all looking for ways to get more bang for our buck. Here are 5 ideas to get you started! I don’t spend extra money on organic onions or broccoli unless they are on sale or look way better than the alternative.