What is CamuCamu?

A recent discussion about glaucoma and other eye problems with Dr. Heidi* brought up the ingredient CamuCamu ( Myrciaria dubia ) where she comments,

Two of the ingredients in both Pops – Camucamu (source of Vitamin C) and alpha lipoic acid are said to help with glaucoma. The bilberries and blueberries in the Purples are [...]

What kind of salad do you like?

So the other day I stepped on one of those digital bathroom scales just for fun. It was quite surprising to hear the thing yell “GET OFF!” Ok, it wasn’t really a talking scale and it didn’t actually tell me to get off, but that’s the thought that went through my head when I read [...]

Why are you taking Synthetic Vitamins?

Some of you know me, many probably don’t. I have been taking The Pops for over a year now and don’t even have any other supplement in my home anymore. Back in November I went to work for a new company and there are several there who claim to be “getting healthy”. I see them [...]

Additives: Potassium Chloride

I see this ingredient in a lot of foods that I buy, and have always wondered just what this actually is and if we should be eating it. Would Campbell’s really put this in their Chicken Noodle Soup if it wasn’t good for us? I won’t pass judgment on it just yet, but let me [...]

Acts of Random Kindness

The other day I watched the movie Evan Almighty and learned that ARK stood for “Acts of Random Kindness”, at least in the movie. I started thinking about how the concepts of ARK can apply to being and eating healthier. “Acts of Random Kindness” doesn’t have to mean kindness you show to others, though you [...]

Are you drinking acid?

While visiting the dentist yesterday for some not-so-routine work, I caught a glimpse of a chart where they listed the acidity levels of popular beverages. I was surprised to see how acidic (lower numbers means higher acidity) most sodas are, especially Dr. Pepper! Fortunately I drink mostly water and 100% fruit juice, but after reading [...]

Fast Food Free

Are you living in the Fast Food Nation? Chances are that you are, just like I used to be. But this year I decided that I would start to wean myself off of that junk for good. Over the past year I have already cut back from several times a week to only a couple [...]