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Philosophie Superfood Powders
How many times have you heard the work “superfood” lately? Mother of two, Sophie Jaffe, recognized the importance of superfoods early on and decided to take these nutrient-dense foods to a whole new delicious level. He love of superfoods led her to create Philosophie, a company that provides nutritious, superfood powders.
Makeup & Mineral Powders
It has taken some 30 years, as of 2009, for mineral makeup to make a splash on the beauty scene. The people who lived in the Haight-Ashbury section of San Francisco invented mineral makeup in the aftermath of the hippie movement, according to WebMD. They wanted an alternative to makeup with chemicals, and mineral makeup was the answer. Containing only products made from ground minerals from the earth, pure mineral makeup and powders do not contain chemicals, dyes or preservatives.
Can I Use Baking Powder to Thicken Sauce?
When you think of thickening agents, baking powder probably won't be the first ingredient that comes to mind. Typically, cooks and bakers will mix in cornstarch or flour to thicken up a sauce. Baking powder is usually used to puff up baked goods like cakes and soda breads. Baking powder is also a common cleaning…
Is the Acai Berry Really Effective in Weight Loss?
Claims have been sprouting up within the weight-loss industry of acai berries as a weight-loss superfood. Although acai berries provide valuable health benefits, they may not be effective in the quest to lose weight.
Natural Infant Formula Recipe
A natural infant formula recipe is one option for new moms who are struggling with milk production or whose milk production has waned. Homemade formulas may be more easily tolerated by an infant’s digestive system compared to commercial formulas, when breast milk is not available. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies drink breast milk or formula, not cow’s milk, in the first year of life. For the first four to six months, a baby’s sole nutrition will come in liquid form. The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition and other health agencies have concerns about the nutritional value of homemade formulas. Parents and health advocates are also concerned about dangerous chemicals sometimes found in commercially available formulas. Parents and their pediatricians need to weigh the benefits of homemade formulas vs. commercial formulas when breast milk is not available.