Posts by NonToxic Dad
Baking Soda Beyond Baking: 4 Everyday Uses You Might Not Know About
Grab an extra box of baking soda next time you’re at the store, because baking is honestly one of the least interesting things it can do. This inexpensive pantry staple has been used for generations, and its chemistry makes it useful for much more than helping cookies rise. From supporting certain high-intensity workouts to relieving…
Read More3 Target Grocery Items I’d Skip (and the Swaps I’d Grab Instead)
A quick grocery run can turn into a lot of label reading when you’re trying to make more thoughtful choices about what comes home with you. Some popular snacks and convenience foods contain artificial colors, additives, or ingredients worth a closer look. Here are three Target grocery items I’d leave on the shelf, and the…
Read MoreStuffed Delicata Squash with Sausage and Fresh Herbs
A one-pan fall dinner that uses the squash itself as the serving bowl, no peeling required, filled with savory sausage and fresh herbs for a meal that’s as easy as it is impressive Stuffed delicata squash is a fall dinner made by roasting halved delicata squash until tender, then filling it with a savory mixture…
Read MoreGrounding and Earthing: Barefoot Walking and the Science
Hugging a tree barefoot might look a little out there, but there’s fascinating science behind reconnecting with the Earth. Grounding, also called earthing, is the practice of making direct physical contact with the Earth’s surface, whether you’re walking barefoot on grass, standing on the sand, or spending a few quiet minutes with your feet on…
Read MoreCleaning Out the Bathroom Cabinet: What to Look for in Everyday Personal Care Products
Personal care products are easy to overlook when you’re thinking about everyday chemical exposure. Soap, deodorant, lotion, toothpaste, and sunscreen are products we use regularly, often directly on our skin or in our mouths. That makes the bathroom cabinet a practical place to start when you want to make more intentional choices about the products…
Read MoreWhat’s Really in Your Tea Bag? What to Know Before Your Next Cup
A cup of tea seems pretty simple: hot water, tea leaves, and a few minutes to let everything steep. But have you ever stopped to think about what your tea bag is made of? Some tea bags contain plastic fibers or plastic components that can release microplastics and nanoplastics when exposed to hot water. That…
Read MoreDark Chocolate this Halloween: Ingredients, Safety, and Smarter Swaps
Halloween is the time of year when chocolate seems to be everywhere, from trick-or-treat bags and party bowls to the seasonal treats lining grocery store shelves. If you’re someone who reaches for dark chocolate because it contains less sugar than many milk chocolate options, there’s another detail worth knowing before you stock up. Some chocolate…
Read MoreBest Organic Coffee at Costco: 4 Brands Compared
I recently compared four organic coffees at Costco, and the one I chose wasn’t the brand I expected. It was also the cheapest bag on the shelf, which made the decision even easier. When I’m shopping for my family, I look beyond the word “organic” on the front of the package. I want to know…
Read MoreHeirloom Pumpkin Scones
A bakery-style pumpkin scone made with stone-ground heirloom wheat flour, free of bleach, bromate, and conventional additives, for a cozy fall bake you can feel good about Heirloom pumpkin scones are a one-bowl fall pastry made with stone-ground heirloom wheat flour, real pumpkin puree, and warm baking spices, giving you the bakery-style scone experience without…
Read MoreHow to Plan a Non-Toxic Halloween Without Giving Up the Fun
Halloween is full of things worth looking at a little more closely, from face paint and costumes to the candy that comes home at the end of the night. The good news? You don’t have to skip trick-or-treating, cancel the party, or turn a favorite holiday into a list of rules to make more thoughtful…
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