Blog Feed: Sugar Complexion

Michael Pollan: Omnivore's Dilemma Lecture Video

Published on 2010-04-23 23:20:00

"UC Davis Mondavi Center presents bestselling author and UC Berkeley journalism professor Michael Pollan. He explores the ecology of eating to unveil why we consume what we consume in the twenty-first century. Michael Pollan is the author, most recen > read more

Jamie Oliver (Naked Chef): Food Revolution Videos

Published on 2010-04-23 22:46:00

I never purchased school lunches once I reached middle school. This was mostly because I didn't receive money to purchase anything. Although I wasn't eating pizza and fries with my peers, I wasn't eating anything healthier. I usually packed a soda an > read more

Rosacea- Severe Redness in the Face

Published on 2010-03-01 01:10:00

I came across a Facebook page about the experience of someone that has overcome rosacea with a particular diet practice. She's even posted photos to prove it! (I have yet to post any photos...)Read "Rosacea ? Dealing with it without drugs!"The most o > read more

Monitor Your Pulse to Test for Food Allergies, Intolerance, and Sensitivity

Published on 2010-02-25 20:02:00

A quick and free way to test for allergies, intolerance, and sensitivity to certain foods is to monitor your pulse.First, take your pulse before you've eaten to get a base rate. Then pick a food that you think may be the suspect (eggs, milk, other da > read more

Low Blood Sugar

Published on 2010-02-24 21:44:00

These are the signs of low blood sugar: * Dizziness, shakiness or trembling * Nervousness * Rapid heartbeat * Trouble concentrating * Headache * Irritability, moodiness or anger * Sweating, chills or clamminess * Tingling in y > read more

Become an Acne Detective

Published on 2010-02-24 21:11:00

According to an article by Certified Para-Medical Esthetician Barbara Strickland, you should be an "Acne Detective" when searching for products to use on your skin. She provides a very long list of ingredients and provides a ranking based on how like > read more

What is a Raw Food Diet

Published on 2010-02-18 09:51:00

I just finished reading a post called "What is a Raw Food Diet" on the Salad Bowl Inc. website.Some of the content of the article is based on the book Mini Size Me which I've included a link to below. I haven't read the book yet myself. While reading > read more

Really Cute Tote Bags

Published on 2010-02-15 00:12:00

Did you know that somewhere between 500 billion and a trillion plastic bags are consumed worldwide each year? Consider using canvas bags for your grocery shopping and lunch bag. Below are just a few ideas for fun bags! Retro Veggie Diva by vegetarian > read more

"Sweet Misery" - The Poison called Aspartame

Published on 2010-02-14 21:31:00

I can't eat foods with Aspartame or Splenda. I get immediate headaches and I do not think the taste is good. In the documentary "Sweet Misery: A Poisoned World," the history of Aspartame is introduced. I was shocked to learn how it reached the public > read more

Raw for 30 Days Trailer

Published on 2010-02-14 21:12:00

Wonder what would happen if you were diabetic and decided to eat only raw foods for 30 days? Watch "Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days" to learn how six people transform their lives by learning how to eat only raw foods and become less depende > read more