5 Reasons to Make Homemade Bread
Homemade foods are always better than store bought or processed foods. This is true of breads too! We recently dug out our bread maker from storage and began making our own. We realized we were going through approximately 10 store bought loaves of bread per week, and it was costing way too much.
With that in mind, I thought I’d share 5 reasons that you may want to think about getting your own bread maker (or digging it out of storage!).
The Taste. I love the smells of homemade bread baking! And the taste of it lives up to the smell. Even ...
Alternative Plastic Options
We know the dangers of BPA, and the damage it can do to our children. Now let’s discuss what steps we can take to avoid the use of plastics that contain BPA.
Obviously, the goal is to reduce the amount of plastic items we use: cups, bowls, bottles, etc. There are alternatives for some, and optimal choices for when plastic is our only option.
Look for alternative choices, such as wood, stainless steel or glass. There are many drinking cups out there made from stainless steel; these will not only be safer for you and your family to drink from, but they ...
The Dangers of BPA
Bisphenol A, or BPA, is an ingredient found in most plastic products. It’s found in polycarbonate plastics, which makes up most of the plastic stuff we use every day. Baby bottles, canned foods, cups, and water bottles all contain BPA.
This past January, the FDA admitted that BPA poses a health risk, especially to young children and unborn infants. Although they state that BPA has a negative effect on our children’s brains, prostrate glands and behavior, they still haven’t banned its use.
In addition, scientific studies have been performed that link BPA exposure to breast cancer, prostate cancer, diabetes, obesity, heart disease, ...
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The Truth Behind the Labels
The food industry has become so focused on profits that
our food quality is suffering. Unfortunately the general
public is not made aware of what goes on behind the
scenes, and the big companies try to hide the fact that
the chemically produced ingredients are unhealthy, and
in some cases even harmful, to our bodies.
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