SUNDAY SWAP: Non-Stick COOKWARE
Quality cookware is essential for making healthy meals at home easily. But, the convenience of “non-stick” cookware may not be so great for our health. Depending on the material of your pan, they may be leaching environmental toxins into your food.
Grocery Tip: Organic Vs. Conventional Produce
Each year, The Environmental Working Group compiles these lists based on testing data from the USDA and the FDA. The USDA peels or scrubs and washes produce samples before testing, whereas the FDA only removes dirt before testing its samples. Even after these steps, the tests still find traces 251 different pesticides**. Fruits and Vegetables are staples of a healthy diet, so for those looking to decrease their pesticide exposure, these lists are a great guide when grocery shopping.
SUNDAY SWAP: NAIL POLISH
Nail polish is a hard thing for people to part with when switching to a non-toxic or low-toxic lifestyle. No nail polish brand is perfect, but switching to a 10-free or 12-free option is definitely a better choice for your health. If you love having your nails painted, you do not have to give it up!
Sunday Swap: Clean, Non-Toxic Sunscreen
Sunscreen has been a large topic of conversation in the non-toxic , clean world since the FDA released that the main active ingredients in most sunscreens were found to be highly endocrine disrupting and can actually make our bodies more susceptible to sunburn. This post will help you confidently shop for a non-toxic sunscreen to make a better choice for your health!
SUNDAY SWAP : HOW TO DETOX YOUR LAUNDRY ROUTINE
Laundry detergent is another product that we come in such close contact with that is toxic to health and the environment. It is literally on our bodies , in our beds, on our towels. Every bit of laundry you pull out of the washing machine contains toxic residues from detergents, stays in the fabric and rubs off on your skin. Read more in this post about how to safely shop for laundry detergents.
SUNDAY SWAP : Food storage BAGS
Single-use plastic bags are a modern convenience with a steep price. Instead of investing in high quality goods that will last, we have turned to convenience at the cost of our environment and health. This week I’m sharing my favorite swaps for plastic bags.
Sunday Swap : Clean Deodorant
This week’s Sunday Swap is DEODORANT!!
I have tried SO many clean deodorants so I am happy to share what I've learned in this post and some of my favorites!!
Conventional deodorants are filled with chemicals that are carcinogenic, endocrine system disruption, and cause heavy metal toxicity.
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2023
Valentine’s Day is less than a week away! Here are some of my favorite clean and non-toxic picks all under $50. There’s clean beauty products and some of my favorite organic/healthier treats on here to share with your valentine!
SUNDAY SWAP 2 : CANDLEs
Non Toxic Candle Options! This week I am sharing the problems with traditional candles, some common brands to avoid and ones to use! Also, tips for shopping non-toxic candles.
SUNDAY SWAP 1 : SWITCH FROM PLASTIC WATER BOTTLES TO STAINLESS STEEL OR GLASS
The First Sunday Swap, where each week I share an easy to integrate non-toxic swap. This week I am talking about making the switch from Plastic Water bottles to stainless steel or glass options.