It’s important to feed your family fish as part of a healthy diet, but how can you be sure that you are buying safe seafood? Today, I’ll cover why you should eat fish, what the risks are and how to choose fish that you can safely feed your family. Fish: A Necessary Part of Healthy Diet Fish, particularly fatty fish, are full of omega-3 fatty …
10 Things to Know To Find a Safe Bug Repellent
It’s the height of summer and prime time for family camping vacations. That also means it’s the height of bug season. It can be confusing trying to figure out what bug repellents are best for keeping bug bites at bay for your family—how bad is DEET really, what the heck is permethrin, and do essential oils really work? Read on for more on how to …
Best Protein Powders: Which Brands are Better For Your Family?
It seems like everyone is making a smoothie before running out the door these days – and why not? But what are the best protein powders? It's a great way to incorporate fresh ingredients in a ready–to–go container, or whole superfoods into a delicious meal or treat. And for ladies getting fit after having babies, it is important to get the …
Spaghetti Sauce: Store bought bests
We all love a good spaghetti sauce but did you know there could be ingredients in your store-bought sauce that might be hazardous to your health? Everyone I know, including me, has some store bought spaghetti sauce in the cupboard for times when you just need to get dinner on the table. But sometimes modern convenience can translate into poor …
Grocery Store Frozen Food: Ingredient Investigation
Grocery store frozen food is so convenient, isn't it? It doesn't take much thought or time. All the prep work is done and your food is ready to eat. Well, it turns out all that convenience may not be worth the price you pay. Not in dollars, but in health. Many frozen, ready-to-eat meals are hiding a minefield of hazardous ingredients and the big …
How Does Your Favorite Sauce Stack Up? Condiments from Bad to Best
Let's face it, condiments can be as important as the meal they're on. Don't believe me? Have you ever told a toddler you're out of ketchup? But which condiments are best for your family? Not all ingredients are created equal. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you best & worst salad dressings, best & worst hummus, and best and worst chips …
Mystery Meats: The Best to the Worst Lunch Meat.
Mmmm...bacon. Sounds good, doesn't? I bet you're thinking about some crispy, crumbly bacon atop, well anything really. But what if I told you that BACON IS EVIL?! Okay, it's not evil, but there's scientific evidence to suggest that mystery meats are not as good for you as you wish they were. What Does The Science Say? Before you put your fingers …
Box Tops: The Brilliant Marketing Ploy of Processed Food Companies Keeping Your Family Addicted
Does your child's school participate in Box Tops for Education? It's a program designed to earn money for schools. It's billed as an easy way to contribute to your child's school just by bringing in the box tops to products you already feed your family. But, are the participating products really something we should be encouraging our children to …
10 Not So Healthy Baby Food
It's been a while since I've bought baby food. Come to think of it, I don't think I ever bought baby food for my child. I used to bring jarred baby food (the fruity ones) in my packed lunches to school or work, so it's been a long time. By the time I had my son I decided baby food wasn't for us and opted for baby led weaning or making our own baby …
Are You Worried about GMOs in Your Olive Oil? Here’s What To Look Out For When You’re Shopping
Olive oil is one of the must-have ingredients in your kitchen for cooking and sautéing, providing excellent flavor and good health for your family. The problem is that not all olive oils are created equal, and those health benefits can be outweighed by poor quality processing or even GMOs in your olive oil. Let’s take a look at why it is good for …
The Dangers of Eating Canned Soup: Toxic Brands & Better Choices
Winter is here and it’s the perfect time to serve your family a warm and healthy soup. But making soup for the whole family can seem like a big hassle, especially when the soup aisle is full of so many options of canned soup. After all, a can of soup is a quick and easy choice for lunch or dinner, and it can help you keep fit and fight illness, …
There’s WHAT in My Sandwich? Detoxing Unhealthy Peanut Butter
Back to school time is here, and for frazzled moms in a hurry that often means your backup lunch solution: peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Easy to make and easy for kids to love, this mainstay of American school lunches can be found everywhere, but peanut butter is not necessarily as good as it’s cracked up to be. And if you asked most kids …