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Health Myths Debunked Feb 22, 2019

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Want to know the real truth about some of the common health myths? Links mentioned in this episode: What we're drinking: Stone Moxie Gold IPAMyth #1: You need to take a daily probiotic Recommended Brands: Klaire LabsHyperbiotics – round pill, skip this one if you have trouble swallowing pillsOra OrganicsCorganic Myth #2: Milk does a body good Study: Three Daily Servings of Reduced-Fat Milk An Evidence-Based Recommendation?Episode 39: The Not So Funny Stuff on Larisa's NewsfeedEpisode 38: Myth of Multivitamin Myth #3: 10,000 steps a day and 8 glasses of water a day are magic numbers Myth #4: Underwire bras cause breast cancer Myth #5: The higher the SPF the betterEpisode 28: Sunscreen Myth #6: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day Myth #7: Doctors and the FDA know bestStudy: What Do Resident Physicians Know about Nutrition? An Evaluation of Attitudes, Self-Perceived Proficiency and Knowledge Episode Sponsor: Care/of Care/of is a monthly subscription vitamin service that delivers completely personalized vitamin and supplement packs right to your door. For 50% off your first month of personalized Care/of vitamins, visit TakeCareOf.com and enter promo code CRUNCHY50. Episode Sponsor: Sex by Lola Lola is a subscription service offering a line of 100% organic cotton tampons, pads, and liners and now they offer a line of ingredient-safe sex products, including condoms, personal lubricant, and cleansing wipes! With Lola you will receive an adorable box when you need it, that is fully customizable. You can select the mix of products, number of boxes and frequency of delivery. You can cancel, skip and order or modify your subscription at any time –there’s no surprises or gimmicks so you can feel confident giving this a try. Get 40% off your first subscription order with promo code CRUNCHY when you subscribe at mylola.com.

Going Crunchy? Getting Started with Skincare Feb 08, 2019

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It's tough to switch entirely over to natural skincare, so join us as we share the top ingredients to avoid to get you started. Links mentioned in this episode: What we're drinking: Lawson's Finest Liquids Sip of Sunshine IPA Ingredients to avoid: Fragrance/Parfum Phthalates Phthalates ban in children's products Retinyl palmitate, retinyl acetate, retinoic acid and retinol Parabens Paraben FDA: Parabens in Cosmetics Polyethylene Glycol (PEGs) Hydroquinone Hydroquinone OTC Ban Proposal Related Episodes: The Nitty Gritty on Natural Deodorant, Episode 22 Sunscreen, Episode 28 Makeup Routines, Episode 16 Skincare Routines, Episode 15 Greening Up Our Skincare Routine, Episode 37 Sponser: Green Chef Green Chef is a USDA certified organic company that makes eating well easy and affordable with plans to fit every kind of lifestyle including Paleo, Vegan, Pescatarian, Mediterranean, and Keto! For $50 off your first box go to GreenChef.us/CRUNCHY.

Going Crunchy? Getting Started in the Kitchen Jan 25, 2019

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You asked, we answered! Here are our recommendations for taking the first steps to a non-toxic kitchen. Links mentioned in this episode: What we're drinking: Mionetto Prosecco Dogfish Head Namaste White Teflon Episode: Larisa Begs Alison to Stop Using Teflon EWG Tap Water Database FDA information on Melamine Product Recommendations: Stainless Steel Pans Baking Sheets Muffin Tins Loaf Pan Parchment paper Silicone Lids Cedar grilling wraps Buy Brown: Muffin Tin Liners Coffee Filters Partner Spotlight: Nuzest Finding an ingredient-clean and great tasting protein is far from easy! Led by nature and backed by science, Nuzest premium proteins are allergen friendly and made from 100% European grown golden peas! Mentioned in the episode: Clean Lean Digestive Protein Larisa’s Husbands Favorite: Clean Lean Protein - Coffee For 15% off your purchase and free shipping over $50, visit Nuzest and enter code CRUNCHY.

What’s in my nail polish?! Jan 11, 2019

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Nothing makes us feel more put together than having our nails painted. But unfortunately conventional nail polish is chock full of chemicals that we'd sooner avoid. Links mentioned in this episode: What we are drinking: Bonterra Sauvignon BlancBarnivore: Vegan wine, beer and liquor databaseDuke and EWG Nail Polish Study5-Free Polish Recommendations CND Vinylux Julep Zoya 7-Free Polish Recommendations Deborah Lippman LVX Ella + Mila 8-Free Polish Recommendations Butter Smith & Cult 9-Free Polish Recommendation: Londontown Lakur

Bloopers! Dec 28, 2018

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Join us as we share a behind the scenes look at the Crunchy Cocktail Hour including some of our favorites from 2018, a look at 2019 and bloopers from previous episodes. Happy New Year! Links mentioned in this episode: What we're drinking: Dogfish Head Liquid Truth Serum Sound Production by: Yōkai Audio Dream Guests: Amy McCready from Positive Parenting Solutions Susie from Busy Toddler Rachel Hollis author of Girl Wash Your Face Episodes mentioned: The Myth of the Multi-Vitamin, Episode 38 Larisa Begs Alison to Stop Using Teflon & More, Episode 36 Things Seen on the Internet, Episode 21 Getting the Markle Sparkle, Episode 32 Skincare Routines, Episode 15 Makeup Routines, Episode 16

Larisa Ruins Christmas Dec 14, 2018

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O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree. How toxic are thy branches? Links mentioned in this episode: What we're drinking: Feudo Palo Fiano Episode 09: Holiday Traditions Organic Christmas tree farms in the US US Lead Standards CORRECTION: Some children’s products do have lead safety levels - find them here. Are flame retardants safe? IKEA Fejka Trees - Made from a combination of PET plastic, Steel, Polypropylene, and/or Polyethelene and no flame retardants IKEA Fejka on Amazon Balsam Hill Artificial Trees Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Tree - Flat NeedlesImage via Balsam HillPolyethelene (PE) Tree - 3D NeedlesImage via Balsam Hill Episode Sponsor: Buffy Buffy makes comforters that are better for you and the earth, using skin-friendly eucalyptus fabric and fluffy fill made from 100% recycled water bottles. Trying it is believing. You can try Buffy at home for 30-days and return it if you don’t love it. For 20% off your Buffy comforter, visit buffy.co and enter code CRUNCHY. Episode Sponsor: Lola Lola is a subscription service offering a line of 100% organic cotton tampons, pads, and liners. With Lola you will receive an adorable box when you need it, that is fully customizable. You can select the mix of products, number of boxes and frequency of delivery. You can cancel, skip and order or modify your subscription at any time –there’s no surprises or gimmicks so you can feel confident giving this a try. The FDA doesn’t require brands to disclose a comprehensive list of ingredients in their feminine care products, so it’s no surprise that most of them don’t. The major brands use a mix of synthetic ingredients that may also be treated with harsh chemical cleansing agents, fragrance, and dyes. With Lola you can take comfort in knowing that you are using 100% organic products. Get 40% off your first subscription order with promo code CRUNCHY when you subscribe at mylola.com. Episode Sponsor: Zola Zola, the wedding company that will do anything for love, is reinventing the wedding planning and registry experience to make the happiest moment in couples' lives even happier. From engagement to wedding and decorating your first home, Zola is there, combining compassionate customer service with modern tools and technology. To start your free wedding website or registry on Zola, go to zola.com/crunchy.

Baby Food, Make or Buy? Nov 30, 2018

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Introducing solid foods to your baby can be tricky. On this episode we break down the when, how and what of starting your baby off no the right nutritional foot. Links mentioned in this episode: What we're drinking: Slyfox Christmas Ale Complimentary Episode: Raising Good Eaters Book recommendations: Cook Book: Little Foodie by Michele Olivier Baby Food Universe by Kawn Al-jabbouri Infant Honey and Botulism Product Recommendations: Utensils Green Sprout Learning Food Set Green Sprout Spoon Set Green Sprout Infant Spoon Kidsme Silicone Feeder Bowls, Plates and Placemats Ezpz Silicone Place mat and Plate Ezpz Silicone Bowl Green Sprouts Silicone Bowl Green Sprouts Stainless Steel Bowl Re-play Recycled Bowls Brinware Glass and Silicone Dish Set Making Food Mumi & Bubi Freezer Storage Trays OXO Tot Baby Block Food Storage Reusable Food Pouches OXO Tot Food Masher Preparation Bowl Wean Green Glass Baby Food Storage Episode Sponsor: Buffy Buffy makes comforters that are better for you and the earth, using skin-friendly eucalyptus fabric and fluffy fill made from 100% recycled water bottles. Trying it is believing. You can try Buffy at home for 30-days and return it if you don’t love it. For 20% off your Buffy comforter, visit buffy.co and enter code CRUNCHY. Episode Sponsor: Care/of Care/of is a monthly subscription vitamin service that delivers completely personalized vitamin and supplement packs right to your door. For 25% off your first month of personalized Care/of vitamins, visit TakeCareOf.com and enter promo code CRUNCHY.

Faulty Food, No Problem: The Low Down on Food Reconditioning Nov 16, 2018

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Food Reconditioning: the process of turning imperfect, mislabeled, or even contaminated foods into edible and profitable goods. Links mentioned in this episode: What we're drinking: Dogfish Head 75 Minute IPA FDA Compliance Policy Guidance Manual for Food Reconditioning FDA Reportable Food Registry Moldy applesauce repackaged by school lunch supplier Partner Spotlight: Lively LIVELY is inspired by what makes women sexy today; smart, healthy, active and outgoing. They provide a line of bras and undies that blur the aesthetic lines of lingerie, active, and swim, taking the best elements of high-style and comfort from each category. They’ve established an entirely new category and POV of lingerie, a movement called Leisurée. Get $10 off your order at wearlively.com with code AMB-crunchycocktailhour.

Crunchy Gift Guide 2018 Nov 02, 2018

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Looking for a healthy spin on your gifts this year? We're talking through our favorites and going off on random tangents! Links mentioned in this episode: What we're drinking: Two Roads Lil Heaven Session IPA Kitchen Gifts Chef's Knife or other high quality knife Sidebar: How to sharpen a knife with a coffee cup Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Cookware Note: Whenever you buy Le Creuset make sure it says made in France. If made anywhere else, it is a knockoff! Episode 36: Larisa Begs Alison to Stop Using Teflon & More Basket of Spices and Salts Hickory Smoked Salt Cocktail Kit with Homemade Simple Syrup Office Gifts Under Desk Elliptical - Basic or Fancy Light Therapy Lamp Note: This will not stimulate Vitamin D Portable Standing Desk Episode 19: Healthy Workplace with Laura Pappas Fruit Infuser Water Bottle Kiddos Stella Peach Dolls (ages 12 months - 6 years) The sleepy time scented version Claire has Other products from Manhattan Toys All toys are tested to strict international standards: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), European Union (EN71), Health Canada Bug Viewer (ages 4 - 15 years) Learning Tower (18 months - 6 years) Bath Basket Bamboo Hooded Towel Bamboo Washcloths Alaffia Bubble Bath Little Twig anything! Skincare Boy Boy Razor, Razor Stand, Brush, Stand, Soap, Soap Dish Detox Market Subscription Box THE MITT! Face Steamer Books Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls 10 Little Ninjas “Interactive Books” – Goodnight Yoga, Let’s Play, Press Here, Mix It Up If Animals Kissed Goodnight Audible Subscription Calm Subscription Stocking Stuffers Honey Pot Reusable Pouches Nail Polish SmartWool Socks Lip Balm Larisa's Current Favorite: Savannah Bee Stainless / Silicone / Silicone Smoothie / Portable Straw Pink Himalayan Salt Shaker / Refill Tea Infuser Charcoal Soap Bar

The Itchy and Scratchy Show Oct 19, 2018

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There are endless creams, ointments and treatments for eczema that can have some serious side effects. On this episode, we dig into those treatments and as well as some more holistic alternatives while sharing our personal experiences with eczema. DISCLAIMER: The views in this podcast are our opinions based on personal experience and our research and are not intended to substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Links mentioned in this episode: Drink Recipe: The Last Word Eczema Resources: National Eczema Association National Eczema Society Dry Brushing for eczema: everything we've seen recommends that people with eczema or dry skin avoid dry brushing as it may make flare ups and flakiness worse. Sodium Lauryl / Laureth Sulfate (SLS) Post Manuka Honey - Wedderspoon Molly's Suds laundry detergent

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