Health Effects of Artificial Sweeteners
Artificial sweeteners are a cheap food ingredient used to replace more costly natural sugars. They are also promoted as being healthier alternatives to sugar. They are said to be safe…
How to Read a Food Label
Figuring out what to eat that tastes good and is good for you is hard. What makes it even harder is food packaging. They can be very deceiving. There are…
Salt Lamps
I am a huge fan of salt lamps. I have one in just about every room in my house. I first discovered them when my younger son was a toddler.…
Effects of Music on the Brain
I always listen to music when I'm in the kitchen just out of habit, for enjoyment and to break the silence. Turns out, at the same time, listening to music…
Green Tea Benefits
I've been drinking green tea for at least 20 years. I usually have 3 - 4 cups per day. It's my hot drink of choice. I like coffee, but I…
Benefits of Blue Light Blockers
As a software developer, I use a computer all day for work and then for my own stuff, online shopping, etc. after work. Devices like tvs, phones, tablets and computers…
Apple Cider Vinegar Blood Sugar Benefits
I've been drinking apple cider vinegar (ACV) for years as a way to improve blood sugar. Today researchers and continuous glucose monitors (CGM) are showing that apple cider vinegar really…
Building Habits
When you want to live a healthy lifestyle, it's all about incorporating each healthy lifestyle aspect into your day as a daily habit that over time will become automatic. Over…
Buckwheat Honey vs. Manuka Honey
Manuka honey is promoted as having many health benefits. I've never tried it. I always use regular honey that is local. For years, I have also used buckwheat honey. It…
Sodium and Migraines
For years, I've struggled with migraines. These days I get an average of one per month. I can usually push through them, but in the past they would suck out…