Trying to choose a safe water bottle that doesn’t leach harmful chemicals into our drinking water sometimes seems about as impossible as getting a two year old to eat a bowl of eggplant with a side of brussel sprouts for dinner.

Milk is one of those grocery items that is on almost everyone’s list. “How much to spend, organic vs. regular vs. RBST hormone free, plastic or coated paper, what percentage of fat, acidophilus or regular?” are all questions that have to be answered when choosing milk. There are so many choices that it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and confused.

Coffee is the most popular beverage worldwide with more than 60% of American's drinking an average of 3.41 cups per day. While three-fourths of coffee growers worldwide spray coffee plants with some of the most dangerous chemicals known to man. It's worth taking a look at exactly what goes into that morning cup o' joe. Read more... 

The claim "paraben free" has begun to show up on many personal care product labels.  But what exactly is a paraben and why is it a good thing that it's not in my shampoo?

There are 4 common types of parabens that you will typically see listed on a label: methyl, propyl, butyl and ethyl. All of these parabens are a type of preservative that are used in everything from personal care products such as deodorant and shampoo to, less often, the coating on dried meat products and even some cereal and potato chips. A known endocrine disruptor and possible breast carcinogen, this preservative is worth paying attention to.