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Dear Heloise: I buy raw, unfiltered honey. Every morning, I pour a little on plain, thick Greek yogurt, along with a dash of cinnamon. I really enjoy the taste, and I believe that this is a very healthy choice for breakfast. My husband says that the honey is unhealthy and Greek yogurt is junk food. What do you think? — Ashley F., in Honolulu, Hawaii
Ashley, first, just a disclaimer to my readers that raw honey is only for adults. Never give any honey to an infant or a child below the age of 1. As for whether it’s unhealthy, it contains enzymes and antioxidants, and it also contributes to gut health.
As for Greek yogurt, it’s high in protein and probiotics, which contribute to a health gut. So, go ahead and enjoy your healthy breakfast! — Heloise
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EGG AND SHAMPOO MIX
Dear Heloise: I tried an old trick that my grandmother said would make my hair healthier. I blend 1 egg yolk with a 1/4 cup of shampoo, then shampoo my hair with this mixture. Sometimes I don’t use a conditioner, and my hair still feels nice and really shines. I wash it frequently, but the egg yolk in the shampoo seems to give me a beautiful, soft head of hair. — Karen H., in Des Moines, Iowa
Karen, egg yolks contain lecithin, vitamins A, D, E and B12, and healthy fats that nourish the scalp. Lecithin acts as an emulsifier, which helps to bind oil and dirt so that everything can be rinsed away. The yolk also helps reduce frizz and softens dry hair.
However, you still need shampoo to keep your hair from feeling greasy two or three days after because of the fats in the yolk. — Heloise
SOUND OFF ON PLASTIC
Dear Heloise: Health food stores carry tooth powder, which is easier than tablets. We need to support products that come in glass, metal or paper, as these items can be recycled. Plastic remains plastic forever, and it’s a petroleum product. — Ann, via email
Ann, you seem to have forgotten that plastic can and does get recycled. It’s not so much the plastic as it is the way that plastic is disguarded. No one should be tossing plastic anywhere except for a trash can or recycle bin.
The real problem is us. Humans have trashed beautiful shorelines, oceans, parks and mountains with plastic, among other items. If there wasn’t any plastic, these same people would’ve had a glass jar, a wooden box, or any other type of container and still cluttered up a beautiful area of nature.
The earth is our home. Let’s all take care of it. — Heloise
DISPOSING OF GREASE
Dear Heloise: I’ve always had empty cans from soup, veggies or enchilada sauce under my sink to pour hot grease into. When it’s full and hard, it simply goes into the trash. — Karen H., in West Covina, California
Karen, thanks for writing in! Of course, we all know that you should never pour grease down your sink drain — not even with hot water running along with it. I know that many people save reusable containers for the purpose of having a place to get rid of grease, but an even better idea would be to use a container that’s supposed to go directly into the trash, not the recycling bin (like a tin can would). — Heloise