Tag: organic

Look what Costco Items I Have in my Kitchen

Look what Costco items I have in my kitchen. It is such a popular place, especially for people with larger families, people who entertain, people looking for a deal.  Did you know it is also a great place to stock up on organic foods?  Who knew?  I went the other day and found over 80 […]

Save on Your Veggies and Save the Planet

We can save on our veggies and save the planet. Food is a terrible thing to waste. It’s bad for people and the planet, and yet 40% of all the food produced in the US goes uneaten. From farms to fridges, waste is a massive problem that has infiltrated every level of our food system. […]

Consider this Easy Gift of Health this Xmas

It’s a wonderful chance to educate and inspire those we love to eat a little cleaner. I am so excited that I found an easy and healthy recipe WITH CHOCOLATE that I can make as a gift to my local friends and family. My Coconut Cacao Real Food Balls need no cooking and all the […]

Dietary Recommendations for Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia that causes progressive deterioration of memory, thinking, language, and behavior. This gradual loss of brain function occurs over a period of time and has been associated with plaques and tangles in the brain as well as a variety of other causes including genetics, heavy metal toxicity, environmental pollutants […]

How to Reduce Exposure to Toxins – PART 2

PART 2 of how to reduce exposure to toxins. CLICK HERE for PART 1. In the Bathroom Check shampoos, conditioners, shave cream, body wash and any other personal care product or cosmetic you use. Many of these products are filled with parabens and phthalates which all negatively impact your hormones. It is important to even […]

6 Things I look for in a Recipe

Many people ask me what I look for in a recipe. Here are the 6 things I look for: 1. Are the ingredients all whole foods and recognizable? I don’t want to wonder what an ingredient is or where it is made… remember I like foods grown on a plant, not made in a plant. […]

Dr Karen’s Top Ten Tips to Keep Your Lungs Healthy

Do you ever think about keeping your lungs healthy? “The lungs are very durable if they’re not attacked from the outside,” says Norman H. Edelman, M.D., chief medical officer of the American Lung Association (ALA). With a few exceptions, your lungs don’t get into trouble unless you get them into trouble, he says. That is […]

What Does ‘Organic’ Mean on a Food Label?

When I was holding my webinar last night on “Is Your Lifestyle A Health risk?” I had  a lot of questions about what organic means. So here is the answer! The term has specific guidelines defined by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Organic Program. It states that organic meat, poultry, eggs and […]

Why Does Organic Matter?

Whenever I speak, I like to remind my audience that environmental factors are a huge cause of inflammation and chronic disease. The President’s Cancer Panel encourages us to eat organic when we can, to reduce our exposure to pesticides and other additives being applied to our foods. These are chemicals. Artificial sweeteners are chemicals! Chemicals […]