Our modern farming system has replaced prairie grasslands with large swaths of genetically modified (GM) corn, soybeans, and other crops, in the name of progress.^{1 2 3} The fields are sprayed with increasingly more herbicides, and the yields are boosted with more synthetic fertilizers.^{4 5} Meanwhile, in a quiet corner of the country, far from the vast acres of farm

Vitamin D Deficiency Associated with Poor Metabolic Health

Largely due to our indoor lifestyles, vitamin D deficiency has become increasingly prevalent; this is concerning because vitamin D deficiency is associated with a variety of chronic diseases, including diabetes and obesity, which are associated with poor metabolic health (high blood sugar, inflammation, and increased body mass

The words medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) may not conjure images of vibrant health, mental fortitude, optimal energy levels, and a healthy weight. You might even be inclined to shy away because the word ‘triglyceride’ has been taught as something to fear. But it’s time to demystify MCT once and for all so we can collectively reap the health benefits.

"Always watch where you are going. Otherwise, you may step on a piece of the Forest that was left out by mistake."

–Winnie the Pooh

"I would tell people … how we fight for our lives with strength and sweat."

–Excerpted from “Milked: Immigrant Dairy Farmworkers in New York State”¹

Pycnogenol^® as Effective as Prescription Med for ADHD, Without the Side Effects

According to the CDC, approximately one in 10 children between 6 and 12 are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).¹ ADHD makes it challenging for children to stay focused, and stimulant drugs such as methylphenidate hydrochloride (MPH) are often prescribe

It’s a small seal, much smaller than the value it carries and the story it tells. Because, once upon a time, organic farming was the way before industrialized agriculture ruled the day.

Organics are about transparency, about knowing exactly what goes into (and what doesn’t go into) the production of the foods we eat. In recent months, concern has been growing about the lack of transparency of a post-harvest fungicide coating by Apeel Sciences that has been approved for use on organic produce, though the full ingredient list has not been made public.

(P.S., it’s never too early to start!)

This time of year is a marker of sorts: The cooler fall months usher in a holiday season full of sweet temptations and loads of comfort foods, coupled with the start of cold and flu season. But what does the season of sweets and treats have to do with the cold and flu season, or more specifically, how you weather cold and flu season? It all has to do with blood sugar.

Helping Our Kids Thrive in a Time of Uncertainty

Full disclosure: I am a mom of a tween girl, so this topic is close to my heart. The research was distressing to read, because frankly, the mental state of tweens and teens in this country is bleak.