The Diamond Behind The Chocolate
I'm always all of the following:
-Shoe Humanitarian
-Wine lover
-Storm chaser
-Chocolate addict
-Sweat obsessed
-Daydreaming of traveling to Sicily
-Mathematically challenged.I'm sometimes:
-Rude
-Irate
-Insensitive
-The main character in a chick lit novel (usually a bad thing)
-In a love affair with leafy greens, HIIT workouts, and VH1.I'm never:
-A sports girl.
-A soapbox preacher.
-Old man winter's friend.
-Interested in driving (limo, please?)-
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Tag Archives: fda
-Things To Try Thursdays- Sign A Change.org petition
When I often think of the word “change”, I tend to cringe in fear. I’m a creature of habit right down to the same brand of underwear I buy. I’m generally not a risk taker and play by the rule … Continue reading
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Genetic Roulette & Seeds of Freedom
If you value your life and believe you have the right to know you didn’t sign a consent form to an American science experiment, then listen up! Last night, I was yet again saved by the NON-GMO bell. Every day … Continue reading
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Just SAY NO To GMO’S!
I hope when the letters, “G”, “M”, & “O” come together you aren’t thinking it’s another Jersey Shore paradigm. If you haven’t seen or heard, now is the time to GET EDUCATED. We all know elections are coming up and … Continue reading
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The Sweet’n Lo on Natural & Artificial Sweeteners
With today’s overly saturated market of sugar and spice and everything nice, it can be difficult to tell a bunch of bologna from the real deal. Manufacturers are able to throw keywords around like “natural”, “real”, “Zero calorie sweetener”, and … Continue reading
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What’s In Your Vitameatavegamin?
50 years later and who isn’t familiar with this skit? While it’s showcasing Lucille’s contagious comedic aura, there still lies truth in jest. In the Vitameatavegamin skit, we learn before Lucy does, that it contains 24% alcohol along with vitammins, … Continue reading
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Don’t Let The Media Squirt Oranges In Your Face
Some big time bullies have been picking on our dear friend, the orange lately. A news story broke a few weeks ago outlining the dangers imported orange juice from Brazil contains. Fungicide is apparently an ingredient. It’s a moment all … Continue reading
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An Udderly Conundrum: The Skinny On “Raw” VS. “Real” Milk
Anytime you hear the word “raw” you probably envision a hip sushi joint with more designer rolls than Chanel knows what to do with. You also hear or see the word “real” and immediately your brain synapses associate it with … Continue reading
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