Jul 9, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Simple tip for quickly reducing your exposure to BPA coming at ya’. Ready for it? When you’re at a store and they say would you like a receipt, just say no or ask for an emailed one.Unless you really need the receipt because you think you will be returning...
Jul 5, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Have you ever seen labels, certification, and statements on everything from your eggs and coffee to your mattress and clothing and wondered, what does that mean? Things that say organic might feel pretty common, but what about things saying they are grass fed, or GOTS...
Jul 5, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Eggs are a wonderful thing. They are super versatile and often are a cheap source of protein – not to mention delicious. But, have you ever been super overwhelmed looking at all the claims your egg cartons make? Cage-free, free range, organic…What’s...
Jul 5, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Whether you are just picking up a gallon of milk to pour on your morning cereal or selecting the perfect cheese for your weekend dinner party, knowing what those different labels on your dairy products means can help you make the best choice. And not just on products...
Jul 5, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Buying seafood can be tough to navigate. There are so many varieties and many different considerations to make when it comes to choosing the right one: health warnings, how it’s caught, if it is sustainable or not. To try and make you next trip to the fish...
Jun 28, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Roasting is our favorite move when it’s time to use up a vegetable. I had two weeks worth of beets delivered from my CSA and had just been ignoring them for a veerry long time…so I finally buckled down and roasted them so we can have them with feta &...
Jun 27, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
But, before you pick out the perfect shade for this season and your trip to the beach this weekend, check out our tips for finding healthier nail polishes, that still sparkle and shine. Big tip: search for brands that are 3-free meaning they don’t contain three...
May 1, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Some of the most common snacks for babies are rice based. That’s because it’s mild in flavor and easy for tiny tummies to digest. But, rice is also one of the foods that has the highest concentration of arsenic. This just has to do with the way that rice...
May 1, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
UPDATE AUG 21: Walmart has now also agreed to also remove these paint strippers from their stores in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and more. This makes 4 large retailers (Lowe’s, The Home Depot, Walmart, and Sherwin-Williams) who have pledged to remove the dangerous...
Apr 28, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
One of our 6 tips for healthier cleaning is just this! #becausehealth Fool. Me. Once…. ♀️ . #letterboardquotes #antiquefurniture #laughteristhebestmedicine ( # @pine.and.birch )
