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Organize with ANNI | 5 Clear Solutions for Sustainability

Anni Weeks, NDTR

Aug 27, 2020
3 min

Organize with ANNI | 5 Clear Solutions for Sustainability

Last week, I published an article on Clarity & Transparency in organizing, and why it's important to be able to see your belongings in all their organized glory. However, clear containers are good for another reason-- they are often the "greener", cleaner option, both for you and for the environment. How? Here's five of my favorite reasons: Meal Prep & Recycle Disposable containers might seem like a good idea, but it can add up to additional costs for your wallet and addition

Common Myths about Vitamin K

Anni Weeks, NDTR

Aug 26, 2020
3 min

Common Myths about Vitamin K

Common Myths "Anti-vaxxers" and Vitamin K Though infants are more susceptible to toxicity, it is very important to note that administering a vitamin K shot is potentially life-saving and absolutely recommended that your infant receive this vitamin shot at birth. Studies have proven it safe and stress that it is easily prevents otherwise quickly fatal conditions. “Remember, VKDB is easily preventable with just a single vitamin K shot at birth.” National Center on Birth Defect

Vitamin K

Anni Weeks, NDTR

Aug 26, 2020
5 min

Vitamin K

What is vitamin K? This vitamin is a little more elusive than the others-- most people know vaguely what each vitamin does, but many are clueless when it comes to K. To make matters worse, vitamin K has graced news headlines lately as the hot topic for those against vaccination as well as a potential coronavirus treatment. So what is true and what is not? No need to worry, this article and the related links will provide you with everything you need to know, as well as do some

Organize with ANNI | Clarity & Transparency

Anni Weeks, NDTR

Aug 20, 2020
4 min

Organize with ANNI | Clarity & Transparency

Clarity and transparency are a hallmark of any organization system. What exactly do I mean by that? If something is clear or transparent it is evident at a glance that there is purity of the product within. Clarity allows for you to more quickly meet your needs and the needs of others. Think about it this way-- how do you know you can trust a product before you buy it? It helps if it comes in a clear container, one where you can see spoilage or spillage right away. Many compa

Food Facts | Honey

Anni Weeks, NDTR

Aug 20, 2020
2 min

Food Facts | Honey

Foods included in this definition: Honey Description: Honey is a naturally sweet substance that is thick, sweet, and syrupy liquid that bees make from plant or flower nectar. The bees store honey as food in honeycombs, but we use the honey as a sugar (high-carbohydrate food) to sweeten recipes. How to Buy it Be sure to read the label to ensure that honey is the only ingredient. The Food and Drug Administration indicates that "a properly labeled package of only honey wou

Sugar, Sugar. Or Honey, Honey. (The Truth about Sugar Substitutes)

Anni Weeks, NDTR

Aug 20, 2020
1 min

Sugar, Sugar. Or Honey, Honey. (The Truth about Sugar Substitutes)

Eating plant-based doesn't mean giving up your sweet tooth. There aren't any shortcuts when it comes to sugar, or in other words there isn't a "healthy" sugar or a secret low-calorie alternative. Sugar is sugar and whatever form it is in it gives the body the same amount of calories. But don't let that scare you. Our bodies need sugar to survive and sugar is neither good or evil. It's just something we need to balance our intake of and be aware of. Sneaky Ingredients Food c

Vitamin E

Anni Weeks, NDTR

Aug 18, 2020
6 min

Vitamin E

What is vitamin E? Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin (click here learn more about the difference between fat and water soluble vitamins). This vitamin is also often called by another name-- tocopherol. Here are some forms of vitamin E you may have read about elsewhere: The main difference between tocotrienols and tocopherols is that the tocopherols are more biologically active, meaning the substance acts with more of a potent positive effect on living things than its count

Organize with ANNI | Less is More

Vitamin D

Anni Weeks, NDTR

Aug 11, 2020
5 min

Vitamin D

What is vitamin D? Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin (click here learn more about the difference between fat and water soluble vitamins). This vitamin, commonly known as the “sunshine vitamin” , is also called by other names: Sunlight helps to convert vitamin D into a form the body can use. To absorb vitamin D optimally, it needs to be consumed with healthy fat foods (click here for a healthy fat foods guide). What does the body use Vitamin D for? Vitamin D is used in the b

Organize with ANNI | Safety First

Anni Weeks, NDTR

Aug 6, 2020
4 min

Organize with ANNI | Safety First

What do safety and organization have to do with each other? Since safety has a lot to do with storage, it is important to address how to safely store your kitchen, pantry and dining room items when it comes to organizing. You may be asking, “are there really hazards hiding in my kitchen?” Anyone who has dropped a can on their toe or accidentally switched the dish detergent for the dish soap is silently screaming-- YES. Keeping things organized is a key part of having a safe e

Vitamin A

Anni Weeks, NDTR

Aug 4, 2020
4 min

Vitamin A

What is vitamin A? Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin (click here learn more about the difference between fat and water soluble vitamins). Vitamin A comes in two forms--preformed and compound. The preformed vitamin A is an active form found in animal products while the compounded form is found in plant sources. The compounded (plant source) form of vitamin A is activated in the human body when it is metabolized. You may have heard of some of the forms listed below, such as

Food Facts | Avocado

Anni Weeks, NDTR

Aug 1, 2020
3 min

Food Facts | Avocado

The avocado has quite a history -- apparently it has been cultivated for over 7,000 years. In my opinion, it's a timeless beauty. The word avocado is said to stem from the Aztec word ahuacatl. A favorite use for avocados is guacamole, which is traditionally seasoned and ground using Mexican techniques and spices. Nutrition: healthy fats- omegas -6 and -3 vitamins- C, K, B minerals- potassium fiber Aids in brain and heart function, metabolism, and bone, skin, and hair growth.