Sheer Balance

In light of the Sigg Water Bottle crisis, Green Scout Report is recommending two very safe water bottles – KOR Hydration Vessel and the Klean Kanteen. Both BPA free and great looking, I carry them everywhere I go. These were chosen because not only are they safe and styish, both KOR and Klean [...]

When looking for a snack, you are often forced to find a sweet snack or a salty snack.  Depending on your taste buds, having to choose one over the other can be a bit limiting.  So, when I was asked to try Sahale Snack’s Glazed nuts, I was pleasantly surprised by the sweet-salty mixture that [...]

When I received Pete Cerqua’s book The 90-Second Fitness Solution in the mail, I have to be honest, I snickered.  I thought, ‘Here is another gimmick that doesn’t work.’  Frankly, if you have been reading my blog, you know I’m not into the ‘quick fix‘ mentality of health.  So, the title ‘The 90-Second Fitness Solution‘ [...]

You have to love when a cleaning product doesn’t have any ingredients listed on their label. There is a reason for that: law doesn’t require them to. This is to product companies’ advantage, as well:  more often than not, the ingredients are toxic.  Ted Fagan, founder of Eco Mist Solutions, however, set [...]

If you are in your 30s, 40s or older, you may have noticed that it has become a bit harder to keep off weight.  Why?  Because our metabolisms slow with age, and for many of us, 30 marks the beginning of that change. In our 30s, we also go through other transformations: we start to [...]

Whether you are a Yogi or not, Yogi Tea is sure to have something that will delight your taste buds.  Not just meant for Yoga fanatics, Yogi Tea comes in a wide variety of flavors that are blended for both flavor and purpose.
Based on Ayurvedic tradition and practice, many of the tea blends contain the [...]

For millions of Americans, the struggle with weight gain is a constant battle, and one that is, unfortunately, often lost more often than won. Each year millions of Americans die from diseases associated with obesity, including hypertension and diabetes. In many cases, dietary education and planning coupled with exercise would have lengthened the lives and [...]

Don’t let the name fool you.  This isn’t a food from the Great Space Coaster!  Founded in 2004, Gnu Foods is a small company that believes in maintaining an all natural philosophy, making foods that are targeted at addressing specific nutritional needs and health conditions.
As you probably already know, I’m a huge fiber fanatic. [...]

by Brett Blumenthal
Generally speaking, I try to eat every three to four hours.  If I don’t, I become ravenous and can end up doing something I regret when feeding time does kick in.  Although I’m a big believer in eating whole foods (not processed), it isn’t always possible.  As a result, I tend to resort [...]

by Brett Blumenthal
At heart, I consider myself a naturalist.  For instance, when I choose foods to eat, I tend to opt for those that are minimally processed and have no additives, artificial preservatives, artificial ingredients and chemicals.  And when possible, I will buy organic.  This also holds true for personal care products, such as make-up [...]