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Exploring Toxic Metals in Mixed-Fruit Juices: The Shocking Truth

Exploring Toxic Metals in Mixed-Fruit Juices: The Shocking Truth

August 07, 2023

"Believe you can and you're halfway there."

-Theodore Roosevelt

Mornin', Mama! Monday is back - like that suspicious stain on your rug. Here's your freshly brewed dose of the daily dilemmas, fixes, and funnies.

Today’s Mommy scoop:

Metal in our juices?
Your secret 'stain-banishing' wand
Greek yogurt pizza dough
Crafts meet crustaceans

The Mom Lab

Mixed-Fruit Juices: A Toxic Metal Surprise?

No need for panic, but this juicy tidbit might pique your curiosity.

A Tulane University study sampled 60 common beverages, including your kiddos' favorites: juices and plant-based milks.

Their findings?

Five out of the bunch exceeded federal drinking water standards for toxic metals. While lead turned up in 93% of samples, it mostly hung back below concerning levels.

However, arsenic, cadmium, and others got a bit rowdy in some mixed-fruit juices and plant milks.

"In toxicity, it's the dosage that makes the difference, so everything in moderation."

- Hannah Stoner, Tulane University

Not ideal playmates for our little ones, considering their nasty reputation for causing organ damage and cognitive harm.

So while we don't necessarily need to banish these beverages, let's aim for moderation and informed choices, Mamas!

Keep reading here.

Together with Verb

No Sugar Crash, Just Long-lasting Energy

Energy for Mom's Non-stop Day

Verb energy bars are your pocket-sized, plant-based pick-me-up. Delicious, healthy energy for your busy day, without the sugar crash.

How do you introduce your kids to the concept of chores and responsibility?

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Mom Hack

Keep a tide stick on you at all times

Mom Hack

A handy tip: always have a stain-removal pen at the ready.

Perfect for those inevitable, on-the-go messes your toddler creates.

It's like a magic wand for saving clothes in the nick of time. (Use with discretion, it's not a natural product.)

Mom’s Menu

Quick Greek Yogurt Pizza Dough! 🍕⏱️

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Get ready to earn extra points in your family's book with this unbelievably quick and healthy Greek Yogurt Pizza Dough recipe.

Bye-bye yeast, hello Greek yogurt! 🎉

Ingredients 📝

1 cup self-rising flour (or 1 cup all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon baking powder)
½ cup plain Greek yogurt (Full fat! I love Stonyfield for its mild flavor and perfect consistency)
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
For toppings: ⅓ cup pizza sauce, 1 cup shredded mozzarella, and assorted toppings of your choice

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Instructions 👩‍🍳

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized bowl, add 1 cup of self-rising flour (or 1 cup all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon baking powder), ½ cup of full-fat Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Start mixing these ingredients together with a spoon.
When the dough starts coming together but gets a bit tough to handle with a spoon, it's time to get your hands in there! Knead the dough lightly for about 1 minute to make it smooth.
Now, let's shape the pizza! You can either cut the dough into two pieces for personal pizzas or leave it whole for a larger pizza. Using your hands or a floured rolling pin, spread or roll out the dough to about ½ inch thick.
Time to decorate! Spread the pizza sauce, sprinkle cheese, and add any desired toppings on your pizza dough.
Slide that masterpiece into your preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes. You'll know it's done when the cheese and the edges of the crust are golden brown.

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📌 Note:

Store any leftovers (though I doubt you'll have any!) in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can even freeze your pizza for up to 6 months.

Preparing for a busy day? Make the dough ahead, store it in a baggie in the fridge, and let it sit at room temp for 30 minutes before you roll it out.

Here's a fun idea: trade in the traditional pizza sauce for some pesto. Spinach Pesto or Kale Pesto work wonderfully.

So, grab that apron and let's get cooking, mama!

You're about to rock pizza night like never before! 🍕🌟

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Daily DIY

Clay Crab Necklace

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If your children have a love for marine life, they'll enjoy creating their own sea creature necklaces using just clay, string, and a little creativity.

Shop Clay.

The tutorial is here.