healthy food

I used a non-stick frying pan up until 4 years ago which is when I read a Dr. Mercola article on the dangers of non stick cookware.  I had no idea that Teflon or other non-stick coatings were dangerous to health! Non-stick cookware has become a norm in our world of ease and convenience, and [...]

I came across a very interesting article in the NY Times today.  It explains why cilantro tastes like soap to some! “Cilantro Haters – Its Not Your Fault”. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/14/dining/14curious.html?src=me&ref=style Oh yes – and I LOVE cilantro! To your health, Kim Duess You Be Healthy You-Be-Healthy.com Twitter.com/kimduess Facebook.com/youbehealthy

From the makers of the Story of Stuff… The Story of Cosmetics: The Ugly Truth of “Toxins In, Toxins Out” New groundbreaking animation about the deadly chemicals in personal care products. Click here to help get toxic cosmetics of shelves. To your health, Kim Duess You-Be-Healthy.com Twitter.com/kduess Facebook.com/youbehealthy

I absolutely love Dr. Christiane Northrup!  She is an incredible writer, speaker and doctor (OB/GYN).  Her views on the mind/body/spirit connection to good health are empowering and inspiring.  “Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom” and “The Wisdom of Menopause” are just two of the fantastic books she has written. In the video below, Dr. Northrup speaks to [...]

Dr. Andrew Weil, a renowned medical expert on natural health and wellness, speaks about the health effects of pesticides in a video interview with EWG.  He says we should all avoid our exposure to toxic pesticides in our food. How do we reduce exposure? Try to buy certified organic crops when you can as chemical [...]

Do not be fooled!  The new name for Aspartame is “AminoSweet”.  They are calling it a natural sweetener. How can anything that gets metabolized into formaldehyde by the body be considered natural? Read more > To your health, Kim Duess You-Be-Healthy.com Twitter.com/kduess Facebook.com/youbehealthy Related Article: Is it true that aspartame breaks down to formaldehyde?

I don’t watch TV often but last Friday night, I did find a show that was worth watching!  Jamie Oliver’s thought-provoking series, “Food Revolution”, has now hit the air.  And it is proving to be a success nationwide. Oliver is here to start a healthy revolution.  This could be the catalyst that our Nation urgently [...]

A You Be Healthy Twitter follower sent me the video below as she knows that I am passionate about all things ‘healthy’! Jamie Oliver, featured in the video, is passionate about teaching children about food and health, as am I. The USA is one of the most unhealthy countries in the world with 2/3s of [...]

Dr. Mercola posted the following videos on the dangers of MSG.  It is a silent killer that’s worse than alcohol, nicotine, and drugs is likely lurking in your kitchen cabinets and even your child’s school cafeteria. It’s monosodium glutamate (MSG), a flavor enhancer that’s known widely as an addition to Chinese food, but that’s actually [...]

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is one of the most harmful food additives on the market and is used in canned soups, crackers, meats, salad dressings, frozen dinners, some baby foods and much more.  It actually enhances the flavor of foods, making processed meats and frozen dinners taste better, salad dressings more tasty, and canned foods less [...]