It’s a new year. Again. And now it’s Ground Hog Day. Again. Just like the Bill Murray movie, it just keeps happening over and over. It’s been a whole month since the parties, the tinsel, the family, the indulgence. I … Continue reading
It’s a new year. Again. And now it’s Ground Hog Day. Again. Just like the Bill Murray movie, it just keeps happening over and over. It’s been a whole month since the parties, the tinsel, the family, the indulgence. I … Continue reading
September 25, 2012 and currently Leave a comment
WHAT are probiotics and why do we keep hearing about them? They are in every yogurt commercial I see. Probiotics are bacteria that exist in our digestive tract. There IS such a thing as good bacteria, and we need to … Continue reading
Getting bored with your veggies? Do your entrees leave you wanting more? Spice. It. Up. So many seasonings are loaded with chemicals: MSG, anti-caking agents. Secretly added gluten with wheat flour. There are probably 20 ingredients you cannot begin to … Continue reading
August 12, 2012 and currently 5 Comments
We’ve always heard, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” Without question this is true, especially for our kids. For brain development, their daily energy levels, their ability to focus. It can be a challenge with all of … Continue reading
August 5, 2012 and currently Leave a comment
So much of what we feed our kids is full of chemicals and overprocessed, nutrient depleted food stuff. Junk food abounds. Providing your family with nutritious, acceptable and SAFE food is HARD to do! Almost everyday inside The GEM, we hear parents … Continue reading
Toxins make us sick — our bodies AND our mind. They are not just in the air. They are all around us–even where you would never think. Toxins are also in our: – Food – Cosmetics – Relationships – Habits … Continue reading
July 23, 2012 and currently 1 Comment
We all know the kitchen pantry can have an evil, tempting voice that beckons you to do bad, bad things. That box of double stuffed oreos and cheezits refuse to live a life of solitude. They DEMAND your company. Temptation … Continue reading