It’s happening again! Do you remember “pink slime?” It’s back and with a vengeance, but this time the United States Department of Agriculture has reclassified the product once referred to as “pink slime” or “lean finely textured beef” as “ground beef.” So this means the next time you go to the grocery store to purchase…
Kombucha is a fermented tea with a sweet tangy flavor that is safe for the entire family to enjoy. It’s easy to customize with fruit juice and kick it up a notch to make fizzy and sweeter. The art of making kombucha has been around for thousands of years but recently has become popular and…
From organic to kosher to grass-fed to halal. What does it all mean? We see certifications all the time, but what are their meanings? To make things even more complicating, you find these “health conscious” labels on foods that seem not so healthy at all. So, today you are going to learn about the ethics,…
Do you still use paper plates? Don’t worry, we won’t call the green police on you. But if you do, there is something you need to know. A dangerous chemical known as PFAS (short for per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances) was recently found in paper plates and other disposable food wares. These substances make your disposable plates, bowls,…
New mothers who struggle to breastfeed turn to organic formula every year without knowing the hidden secret of the industry–there is no such thing as organic formula in the United States. And that’s because each brand contains ingredients not allowable in the organic standards, which techincally makes it NOT an organic food. Some are better than…
We’ve been warning you about pesticides WAY before it became popular. And that’s because the hormonal impact on your body when exposed to certain pesticides is concerning, especially if you are pregnant or have young children. But most brands are not open to sharing their pesticide data and we think that needs to start changing. And…
What’s up with this genetic mutation, MTHFR, people are claiming to have that can impact their mood and quality of life? There has been lots of recent chatter about the role of genetics and depression as it relates to what we eat and the supplements we take. Cutting edge doctors are starting to take notice…
I’m sorry. Most of your small kitchen appliances are toxic, but we searched through thousands of blenders, dehydrators, air fryers, multi-cookers, coffee makers, immersion blenders, waffle makers, pressure cookers, food processors, and baby food makers to find you the safest & nontoxic ones for your family. There are thousands of small kitchen appliances available to…
Vaccinations are hands down the most controversial topic that is discussed in wellness & parenting. Mamavation has mostly stayed out of this topic, but recently the World Health Organization came out saying that anti-vax parents (and really we should say moms) are a threat to the global public. And I’m here to call BS on…
Mamavation loves books. Every year, we read and recommend some of our favorite books. We also review books in consideration of this list, so we get quite a few from publishers. The best books we come across, we keep for this post. That involves books on green topics like nutrition, independent science, natural parenting, healthy…
When you talk to world-famous evolutionary biologist Paul Ehrlich and Orthodontist Sandra Kahn who wrote Jaws: The Story of a Hidden Epidemic, you discover quickly how our lifestyle has impacted our jaw development. And if you don’t think your jaw size is important, hear this–the size of your jaw impacts your health in ways you…
Just when you thought you were safe because you already switched to a safer toothpaste, Oral-B Glide dental floss was caught with a chemical inside their specialized dental floss that is linked to serious health issues, including infertility, low sperm quality, smaller penis size, weight gain, and lower vaccine effectiveness. Oral-B Glide dental floss is…
There are hundreds of options of cookware, so which do you choose? It seems like every brand says they are healthy, non-toxic and safe, but are they really? The answer to that question is NO, they are not. So which brands are really safe? This investigation has been our most challenging so far. Not only…
Sometimes when you switch the children to natural shampoo, they need a detangler. This is what happened in my house. My boys wanted to grow out their hair, so I let them, but my middle son had the worst tangles every day. He was developing dryer hair. I’d yell at him to use his conditioner,…
Plastic pollution is being found in someplace you might not expect–humans. And scientists argue as to how problematic this is. So what does this mean to the human race exactly? Scientists are not exactly sure, but never fear Mamavation is here! We’ve gathered tips and tricks from our advisors on how you can decrease the…
There are so many health benefits to implementing a waste-free life. From better mental health to better physical health, waste-free living is catching on as a way to avoid hormone-disrupting chemicals and simplify your life. Results may vary, but families can also participate in this trend because the benefits are the same. Waste-free becomes plastic-free…
Just when young girls start getting interested in makeup, studies have found hormone-disrupting chemicals inside everyday cosmetics are linked to early puberty. So if you are pregnant and don’t want your children to suffer the physical, socio-economic and emotional impacts of having puberty come early, pay attention, because this study was created by following exposure from utero. Could this…
Iodine is an important part of your diet. Without iodine, you will have trouble producing much-needed hormones for your thyroid. And if you are not getting enough iodine, this can lead to an enlargement of the thyroid, called a goiter, & hypothyroidism. And if you are pregnant, this gets even more serious because children with…