Health Food Made Easy

Unwashed Bagged Greens Aren’t Safe

Shirley Teagan — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:34:09 +0000

Unwashed bagged greens aren’t safe… or are they? I’ve always wondered if I should be washing greens I buy from the produce section that say “pre-washed”, and even “triple-washed!” Should I worry about the safety of eating those greens if I don’t wash them again? After all, there have been a lot of recalls of [...]

Gluten Wheat Free Diet: Is It For You?

Shirley Teagan — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:14:48 +0000

You may be wondering why you should care about a gluten wheat free diet. There is certainly a lot of talk about gluten-free diets these days, and plenty of people that recommend this diet, both for weight loss and for general health. The question is, “Would YOU benefit from such a diet?” First, just exactly what [...]

Review of “Beyond Broccoli” Book

Shirley Teagan — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:26:06 +0000

It doesn’t matter what sort of diet you choose, this book “Beyond Broccoli – Creating a Biologically Balanced Diet When a Vegetarian Diet Doesn’t Work” should be on your reading list. . It’s written by someone who used to be vegan for many years, and in fact, wrote another book on eating raw foods, “The Live [...]

Artificial Colors in Food: Safe or Scary?

Shirley Teagan — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:35:17 +0000

Remember Rainbow Brite? If you recall, she’s the Hallmark character in a rainbow-colored dress riding a white pony with a rainbow-colored mane and tail. So many Rainbow Brite-inspired birthday cakes were made, as well as other sweets because of its fame among kids and kids at heart. Copious amounts of artificial colors in food products [...]

Best Rated Blenders To Help Make Healthy Food

Shirley Teagan — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:38:29 +0000

I just got the latest issue of Shop Smart magazine, an off-shoot magazine from Consumer Reports. This month they had an article on the best rated blenders. Considering how useful a good blender is when making healthy food, I thought I’d share some of their findings. These days blenders are pretty versatile, and the best [...]

Healthy Chocolates for The Chocoholic

Shirley Teagan — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:26:52 +0000

Are you a certified chocoholic? Admit it. Many of us just couldn’t resist chocolates! It’s been every woman’s best friend on every heart break, the choice of present on Valentine’s Day paired with a bouquet of flowers, and the kids’ favorite treat. Along with ice cream, cakes, and fast food, chocolates are considered as comfort [...]

Nutrition Facts Labels: Helpful or Confusing?

Shirley Teagan — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:26:01 +0000

As a consumer, do you take time reading the nutrition fact labels of food products? Many health-conscious individuals religiously check the labels of food products before purchasing them. However, not all consumers are aware that the information on labels affixed to smaller packages are only for one serving, and that is quite often NOT for the entire package. [...]

Food Nutrient Choline Can Help Prevent Breast Cancer!

Shirley Teagan — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:32:09 +0000

Food plays an important role in disease prevention, and there is one food nutrient that can even help prevent breast cancer. Considering the number of women who are diagnosed with this serious illness every year, it is certainly worthwhile to consider something so simple as eating a certain food to help prevent it’s occurrence. Kelley [...]

The M*LF Diet – A Book for Sexy Vegans

Shirley Teagan — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:03:18 +0000

A catchy title for a book, perhaps, at least if you are up on pop culture and not easily offended! For those of us who are mystified by the title, wondering what in the world “milf” stands for, it’s “a slang term for a sexually attractive older female, generally between 30 and 50 in age [...]

Easy Ways to Eat Healthy During Winter

Shirley Teagan — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:08:02 +0000

Worried about gaining weight in the cold months? So many people are complaining about having to add on more pounds during this time of the year. People tend to eat more processed foods as they can’t find easy ways to eat healthy. This is because during the cold months, fewer fresh foods are being sold [...]

Counterfeit Food: Are You Paying for Faux Food?

Shirley Teagan — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:40:18 +0000

Was there ever a time you bought a designer bag but later found it was fake? Have you bought medicine capsules to cure your cough and colds but instead your condition worsened? Many counterfeit products are being sold around the world, claiming to be genuine. The products range from designer bags, apparel, watches, cars, software, [...]

Misleading Food Labels: The Myth of Good Health Food

Shirley Teagan — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:07:48 +0000

If you’re reading posts on this website, then you are likely trying to eat healthier foods. And if you are looking for good health food, your probably meticulously check the food labels of the food you buy. Most food products today have labels on the packaging that lists the ingredients and their nutritional value. However, misleading food labels [...]

Food Addiction: Could You Be An Addict?

Shirley Teagan — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:22:46 +0000

Did you ever consider you might be addicted to food? We’re used to hearing about drug and alcohol addictions, cigarettes, and even addictions to on-line gaming, gambling and sex. But turns out you can be addicted to almost anything. Consider that an addiction can be defined as: “The fact or condition of being addicted to a [...]

Antioxidant Superfoods For Great Health!

Shirley Teagan — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:52:06 +0000

In the previous post, “6 Superfoods To Add To Your Diet“, one of the types of super foods considered were those high in antioxidants. 3. Antioxidant Foods: pomegranate (protects against clogging arteries and diabetes), mangosteen (eliminates free radicals), gogi berries (anti-aging), and acai berries However, it should be noted that there are several more common super foods [...]

6 Super Foods To Add to Your Diet

Shirley Teagan — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:38:48 +0000

I am always on the lookout to find more information about super foods. As with most everything else, there are varying opinons on exactly what constitutes a super food. It’s generally accepted that they are whole foods, minimally processed, with all the vitamins and minerals and other nutrients left intact. Beyond that, however, you could ask a dozen [...]