The Not-So-Sweet Truth. Alternative sweeteners are considered 'non-caloric' or 'veried calories sugar substitutes'. Often considered by diabetics and those trying to lose or control their body weight. Alternative sweeteners are much sweeter than the nutritive sweeteners (lactose, maltose, glucose, sucrose, invert sugar, and fructose.) Alternative sweeteners: Saccharin (Sweet'n Low) Aspartame (Nutrasweet/Equal/Amino Sweet) Neotame Acesulfame-K (Sunett) Sucralose … Continue reading Sugar Substitutes
Category: Nutrition
Turmeric
Indian gold... Turmeric has been utilized for over 4,000 years as an anti-inflammatory, to treat digestive and liver problems, skin diseases, and wounds. Curcumin, the most studied ‘active-ingredient’ in turmeric, is a powerful antioxidant. Antioxidants search out and remove free radicals in the body. These free radicals are molecules that damage cell membranes, alter DNA, … Continue reading Turmeric
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is typically diagnosed in patients with: Widespread pain in all 4 quadrants of the body for a minimum of 3 months; and Tenderness or pain in at least 11 of 18 tender points when pressure is applied. These tender points cluster around the neck, shoulder, chest, hip, knee, and elbow regions. People may still … Continue reading Fibromyalgia
Chickweed
More than just a weed... Chickweed has several ‘unknown’ benefits to health. I say ‘unknown’ for the fact that if we knew about it, we wouldn’t be spraying weed killer on it. Instead, we should be adding it to our diets! Consuming chickweed increases our body’s ability to absorb many nutrients and minerals. Saponins, a … Continue reading Chickweed
Almonds
Looking for a healthy snack that can tie you over until your next meal? Almonds make a great snack, not only because they are packed full of nutrients, but they have many benefits to health as well. Almonds contain many important minerals such as, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and more. They also contain fiber, folic … Continue reading Almonds
Coconut Oil
Might just be one of the most versatile health foods on the planet… Coconut oil contains three unique fatty acids: lauric acid, capric acid and caprylic acid. These medium chain fatty acids have tremendous health benefits and are easy for our bodies to burn as fuel for energy. They also have anti-microbial properties. Modern medical … Continue reading Coconut Oil
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