Making A New Compost Bin

In a recent newsletter post I shared the picture above. It’s a compost bin that my husband built because we needed another one in the yard. We had two, a tumbling bin, which we use to put kitchen scraps into, and a fixed bin which we use for finishing the compost when the tumbler gets too full […]

Ingredients In Strawberry Jam

by Miraadditives, fruit, jelly/jam, preserving

Who doesn’t love strawberry jam? When strawberries are fresh and in season there’s nothing like them. That ripe, fragrant, delicious fruit that tickles your nose and makes your tastebuds sing. Strawberry season is also the perfect time of year to consider making your own strawberry jam. To illustrate why I’ve done a quick rundown on […]

Antioxidants: Hype Or Healthy?

by Mirahealthantioxidant

With so many articles and labels out there promoting antioxidants, it makes you wonder if it’s all hype or if there is value gained from consuming ORAC (oxygen radical absorbance capacity) rich foods.Role of AntioxidantsWe need to start with an understanding that antioxidants are your body’s first defense against free radicals, stopping the degenerative chain […]

You Can’t Sue Me Now

by Mirafood fraud, gmo, grocery

General Mills wants to turn Facebook likes into a legal agreement. The company has created a new privacy policy which basically states that anyone who has received “any” benefit from General Mills gives up their right to sue the company. Even if the product in some way harms them or makes them ill. General Mills […]

Kitchen Tools

by Miracrockpot, Uncategorized

I frequently get questions from people wanting to know what sorts of tools I have in my kitchen. I get the impression that folks think I have a huge gourmet kitchen with all of the latest gadgets and fancy equipment. While I have at time had kitchens that are very large, right now I have […]

Sunscreen That’s Uv-a Protective

by Mirahealth, ingredients, reviews, summer

After the long dreary days of winter it seems that the sunshine is finally returning. Or maybe you live in an area where you have a high number of sunny days throughout the year. Which ever situation fits your environment you probably wear sunscreen. But are you wearing the right one? We’ve all […]

Holistic Support For Diarrhea And Constipation

by Miraallergies, fruit, healthconstipation, diarrhea, fermented food, gut health

Are you a low carber who just can’t seem to get your digestion under control? I know your bloat! I suffered from chronic constipation my entire life. Interestingly enough, so did my father and one of my sisters. Some might chalk it up to genetics, and to some degree this is truth, however, I once […]

New Food Label

by Miraingredients, labeling

The FDA has recently proposed a new food label. Our current food label has it’s origins back in the late 1960’s when the FDA passed the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act which required “all consumer products in interstate commerce to be honestly and informatively labeled, with FDA enforcing provisions on foods, drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices.” […]

Endometriosis Explained

by Mirahealth, immune system

March is National Endometriosis Month. I’m delighted to share an article by my friend and colleague Dr. Amy Day who provides expert answers to your common questions, giving us important information about this condition which affects millions of women in the United States. Dr. Amy is also offering a free call to readers of the […]

5 Powerful Brain Boosting Tips

by Mirahealth, Uncategorized

If you are looking to improve your brain function, there are many things that you can do to boost the speed and accuracy of your mental facilities. Even as humans continue to age and their brains begin to weaken, sometimes due to dementia or simply due to lack of brain-training, it is still possible to […]