by Christa Orecchio | Oct 24, 2016 | Blog & Video Categories, Food Supply
Is it possible to have a gluten-free beer that also tastes good? We think so. This Food as Medicine episode gives you seven options of gluten-reduced and gluten-free beer that actually do taste good. Most of these have been taste-tested by the professionals at Bon...
by Christa Orecchio | Sep 20, 2016 | Blog & Video Categories, Food Supply, Kids Health
As a former sugar junkie – I hate to admit it, but gummy bears still call to me when I’m stressed, and Sour Patch Kids still tempt me now and then when I go to the movies… Thankfully when these cravings exert themselves and I indulge, I get better quality alternatives...
by Christa Orecchio | Aug 27, 2016 | Blog & Video Categories, Detoxification, Food Supply
Professor Seralini, Professor of Molecular Biology at the University of Caen, France, flew in to share the details of his 2-year breakthrough study on GMOs and Roundup. This is this the longest study performed to date. Previous studies have only been a few months,...
by Christa Orecchio | Aug 27, 2016 | Blog & Video Categories, Food Supply, Super Foods, Vitamins and Minerals
On today’s Food as Medicine, we dive into all things salmon, including wild vs. farm-raised, the difference between the three healthiest kinds of Alaskan salmon, and the newly FDA-approved genetically modified salmon that currently does not require labeling. GMO...
by Christa Orecchio | Aug 27, 2016 | Blog & Video Categories, Food Supply, Kids Health, Popular Diets
I know most of you guys aren’t drinking soda, but we all know people who do. We could really contribute to their health if we introduce them to healthier alternatives so they don’t feel like they are sacrificing their “treat” and yet they are not doing harm to their...
by Christa Orecchio | Aug 27, 2016 | Blog & Video Categories, Eating Out, Food Supply, Kids Health
Is this even possible, you ask? Yes it is! Especially when it's opening day at the ballpark and the alternatives around you are dismal. Most ball park hot dogs will be full of hormones, antibiotics, and nitrates, while the popcorn may contain pesticides, too much...
by Christa Orecchio | Aug 27, 2016 | Blog & Video Categories, Food Supply
Growing up, I ate a lot of microwave popcorn. That was before I knew how terrible it was for you! What’s wrong with it, you ask? Well there are three pretty giant reasons you want to avoid this stuff like the plague. 1) The Bag Almost all microwave popcorn varieties...
by Christa Orecchio | Aug 27, 2016 | Blog & Video Categories, Food Supply
1. Veggie Burgers Just because they are veggie burgers, it doesn’t mean they’re healthy. You never want soy, wheat gluten, or canola oil to be an ingredient in your veggie burger. There are wonderful, healthy alternatives that are made from black beans, adzuki beans,...
by Christa Orecchio | Aug 27, 2016 | Detoxification, Food Supply
Finding Healthy Fish: Avoiding Toxins, Mercury, and Radiation I get asked a lot of questions about fish. Which ones are higher and lower in mercury, should radiation be a concern with Pacific fish, which ones cut inflammation, etc. I decided to do a little research...
by Christa Orecchio | Aug 27, 2016 | Blog & Video Categories, Detoxification, Food Supply, Immune Health
The Whys and Hows of Buying Organic In today's Food as Medicine we are talking all about the importance of organic. Why we should buy organic, how to buy organic without breaking the bank and an easy, inexpensive homemade fruit and veggie wash you can make to clean...
