Our family loves this homemade granola. Add it to a bowl of yogurt, use it as a cereal substitute or enjoy it by the handful. This recipe has lots of room for variation. Adapt it to suit your dietary needs and taste preferences. Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups raw nuts, chopped (I use a combination of…
How I Overcame My Fear of Fat
I used to be overweight. In 1978 I was a marathon runner who carried at least 20-30 extra pounds. After college I backpacked my way through Europe and lost the 30 pounds. I vowed never to gain it back. I decided to cut sugar completely. That was a good decision. However thanks to prevailing misconceptions…
Diatomaceous Earth -What It Is and How to Use It
We had a spider overrun in our garage this summer, and diatomaceous earth (DE) saved the day! Diatomaceous earth is natural and a great addition to any household. There are a multitude of uses for DE. (One of my favorite lists can be found at Tips Bulletin.) Beth Haymond is an expert on this wondrous, versatile…
How to Remove Stains Naturally
Would you like to avoid harsh chemicals while tackling that stubborn carpet or laundry stain? In order to find the best solution, it’s helpful to consider the chemistry behind cleaning. On the pH scale, 7.0 is neutral. Anything above this is alkaline; anything below is acidic. Here are some examples of the pH factors of…
Baby Safe Indoor Air
It’s a simple way to boost your baby’s health, but it’s often overlooked. Clean air is one of the basic necessities of life. Unfortunately, due to recent changes in building construction, our homes are often more polluted than outside air. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, “Indoor levels of pollutants may be 2 to 5 times…
Five Ways to Reduce Plastic
Let’s face it. Plastic is convenient. Especially when it comes to the packaging and storage of food. But research suggests that chemicals in combination with food or water can be hazardous to our health. We’re even creating our fossils with our heavy use of plastics – called plastiglomerate! (Read more in this NY Times article…
