I don't know a kid in the world who doesn't LOVE popsicles. My kids think it's the most important culinary invention of all time. But really, what's better than a delicious frozen treat on a hot summer day? The problem is the ingredients found in most freezer pops aren't safe for children. For this investigation, we scoured dozens of popsicle boxes …
Oat Cereals & Granola Bar Product Investigation: Glyphosate Pesticide Levels in Popular Foods
Glyphosate is in the news yet again as the Environmental Working Group releases a study on everyday food products like oat cereals and granola bars that contain dangerous levels of the herbicide glyphosate. And with all the bad press on this dangerous chemical, it seems more people are heeding our indelible warnings. We're seeing all sorts of new …
Bertolli Olive Oil Threatens to Sue Mamavation For Reporting on UC Davis Study
Last week, I received an email from a representative of Bertolli Olive Oil threatening to sue me for reporting on a UC Davis study years ago that found their extra virgin olive oils were not up to standards. Instead of pulling this post, what I've decided to do instead is take a closer look at Bertolli, the olive oil industry and issues around …
BACK TO SCHOOL ALERT: Asbestos Found in Crayons and Other Dangerous School Supplies
Just as school is about to get back in session, some concerning news has surfaced about common school supplies. Asbestos and other developmental toxins were found in crayons, 3-ring binders, and dry erase markers. As parents are scrambling to purchase school supplies before school gets back into session, they are now faced with the extra stress of …
Non-Toxic Furniture & Mattresses: What Is – And Isn’t – Polluting Your Indoor Air
When you purchase furniture, you may not be thinking of how it contributes to the indoor air quality of your home, but perhaps you should. Furniture & mattresses contribute to the quality of the air you breathe inside your home. Understanding we spend about ninety percent of our time indoors, it makes sense to start cleaning it up. And this is …
How Toxic Are Your Tampons? Product Investigation Reveals Shocking Details
As women, feminine care is at the top of our list of concerns for decades of our lives, and tampons are the product we reach for most often. They're compact, convenient and useful for our most earnest hygenic need, answering the demands of our periods every single month. And as one of the most intimate products we use, tampons should be made …
Safer Pest Control: Toxic vs. Non-toxic Insect Repellant Brands Around Children
When the heat comes, so do the bugs. Summer fun can bring insects that love to bug you indoors and outdoors. But before you go head out to find a pesticide to deal with the situation, take a look at our latest product investigation on pest control. Most conventional pesticides are problematic because they contain hormone-disrupting chemicals that …
BPA in Receipts: Hormone Disruption is More Than You Bargained For
Touching thermal receipt paper is a major contributor to your body's intake of toxic chemicals BPA & BPS. These chemicals are from the bisphenol family and are classified as hormone disruptors because they can disrupt your everyday hormonal processes. And they are common, like really common. In fact, over 93% of the population tests positive …
Toxic Deodorant Chemicals–What Brands to Avoid & Best Brands Available
Deodorant is something you want to do once and forget about. It better work. And hopefully, it doesn't have ingredients linked to cancer. The deodorant industry has come a long way and the number of green beauty options is vast compared to just a couple of years ago. Whether you want conventional, middle of the road, or non-toxic deodorant, there's …
“Grab & Go” Food Investigation: Breaking Down Meal Replacement and Protein Bars
Do you eat protein bars? They can get addicting. Stash a bar at your desk, slip one into your purse, or have one handy in your gym bag for after your workout. Sometimes protein bars can be filled with filled with sugar and regret, while other times they are good in a pinch. But how to make sure your choice isn’t any better than that …
“Grab & Go” Food Investigation: Breaking Down Meal Replacement and Protein Bars
Do you eat protein bars? They can get addicting. Stash a bar at your desk, slip one into your purse, or have one handy in your gym bag for after your workout. Sometimes protein bars can be filled with filled with sugar and regret, while other times they are good in a pinch. But how to make sure your choice isn’t any better than that homemade …
200 Experts Agree The Chemical In This Toothpaste Is Toxic But We Have Better Alternatives
There’s a toxic ingredient in one of the most popular toothpaste brands on the market. It’s already been banned in other products here in the U.S., yet you could still be ingesting it each time you brush your teeth! And this brand of toothpaste is so popular, it used to be my preferred brand before I started looking into chemicals in personal …
