The truth about HFCS, Splenda, Agave, and Truvia.
Sit down at any restaurant these days. To sweeten your tea (or coffee) you can choose from the white, blue, pink, yellow, or maybe even green "stuff." While we know that white sugar has been associated with over 60 health ailments, what about the rest?
For starters, high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is probably the most insidious of all sugar substitutes, as it alone accounts for more than 40% of caloric sweeteners added to foods and drinks in the US—with consumption growth matching the escalating rise in obesity… Continue reading Categories
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March 31st, 2011The truth about HFCS, Splenda, Agave, and Truvia.
Sit down at any restaurant these days. To sweeten your tea (or coffee) you can choose from the white, blue, pink, yellow, or maybe even green "stuff." While we know that white sugar has been associated with over 60 health ailments, what about the rest?
For starters, high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is probably the most insidious of all sugar substitutes, as it alone accounts for more than 40% of caloric sweeteners added to foods and drinks in the US—with consumption growth matching the escalating rise in obesity… Continue reading It’s Flu Season – Good Habits Go A Long Way
April 27th, 2009
Well. Another "possible epidemic" has managed to make the news. This cross between an avian and swine flu bug has many ramifications, for sure, but from my perspective, forewarned is forearmed. Whether this flu, that has gene sequences never before seen, will become a full-blown public health scare is yet to be seen. Regardless, however, here is what I am doing. Perhaps, you should, too.
I am paying very strict attention to washing my hands every time I come into the house. I wash before I take off my coat. I wash again before dinner. I wash after I pet animals… Continue reading
Sugar, Goblins & Ghosts, Oh My!
October 27th, 2008As Halloween approaches, I can't help thinking about....sugar :)
Although the media would like you to believe otherwise, preventing the kids from overindulging in sweets is one of the most loving and health promoting things you can do for them. No kidding!
Because of the far-reaching health problems associated with excess sugar intake (think obesity, diabetes, heart disease, hyperactivity, adrenal burnout, and skin problems), knowing how to reduce sugar at this time of year is an essential survival skill.
Here's what you need to remember to get you started on your path to get that sugar out:
1) Read food labels and keep the… Continue reading 
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