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Judging by all the drinking going on, it must have been muggy in New York this week. Can you guess which stars kept it healthy as they beat the NYC heat? Question 1 of 3Can you guess which celeb was taking a break from filming with nature's sport drink? Lady Gaga Madonna Reese Witherspoon Read more
Last year I told you about a Consumer Reports study, which detected bisphenol A (BPA) in the inner lining of most canned goods. And while the FDA has yet to ban the use of BPA in food packaging, it did announce earlier this year that the industrial chemical may pose some concern. As a result, the government agency is investing $30 million into a more comprehensive study on the effects BPA has on Read more
Ever since the BPA/Nalgene scare of 2008 — in which we learned that bisphenol A could cause all sorts of health problems — manufacturers have been churning out BPA-free plastic water bottles and baby products. Now, BPA-free food storage is also becoming easier to find. Since we know that bringing your lunch to work is a healthy habit, make it even healthier by packing food in BPA-free Read more
While I'm a fan of reusable bottles made by Sigg, Klean Kanteen, and Nalgene, they all requite two hands to open them, which can be annoying at times. If you can relate, then check out the Intak BPA Free Hydration Bottle with Meter ($11) made by Thermos. To see how it works read more Read more
When news about Nalgene bottles causing cancer broke, I ditched my old plastic bottle and bought a metal one. They're a lot heavier, though, and not the most ideal to take on hikes and walks. I just bought new BPA-free plastic water bottles for my hubby and me. What about you . . . Did You Buy a BPA-Free Plastic Water Bottle? No, I still continue to use my old plastic bottle. Read more
You're never too young to start a fitness routine! Mama strove to keep up with her prebaby workout throughout her pregnancy, and now that the lil one's arrived, she's getting him gym-ready from the start! Fred and Friends Buff Baby Dumbell Rattle ($7) is phthalate- and BPA-free dumbbell for tots — wait, a dumbbell for tots? Not really, it is actually a rattle for lil ones in the shape of Read more
Whether you're a serious meat eater who considers a side salad enough greens for the day, or someone who just hates veggies, if one of your New Year's resolutions is to eat more fiber, here are some easy ways to increase your roughage without a disapproving peep from your taste buds. Have a sweet tooth? Add spinach to homemade brownies, mash baked sweet potato into pancake mix, or add shredded Read more
BPA (bisphenol A) is bad news. Animal studies of this chemical, which used to be found in many reusable plastic water bottles, links high levels of BPA to cancer, heart disease, and early puberty. BPA-free bottles have replaced reusable plastic water bottles and baby bottles, but BPA is also used in the lining of canned foods. A recent Harvard study found that after participants ate a serving of Read more
This Friday marks the 41st anniversary of Earth Day. In honor of this important day dedicated to Mother Earth, we're striving to green our workouts and invest in workout gear that is created using sustainable methods and is made with eco-friendly materials. Plastic water bottles are filling up our landfills and taking a toll on our health, which is why it's important to have a reusable bottle. Read more
Lots of moms like to think out loud, and House of Anaïs is one of them. Here is a recent post from her House of Anaïs blog. School is starting on Monday for Miss Anaïs, and on Wednesday, our twins get to start in the 2-year-old group in the same place. For me, it obviously means running around like a headless chicken (with the kids in tow while trying to do some work, too), trying to find Read more
