Choose Wisely – Eggs

Shopping has become a lot more complicated with all the marketing on packages so it’s important to be informed and choose wisely. Today I want to talk about eggs. Eggs are an excellent source of protein and I suggest to eat 1 – 2 eggs per day. Don’t leave out the yolks. The yolks have…

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Sprouted Grain Bread, Bagels, Pasta & More!

Sprouted grains, commonly used to make “flourless” bread, are rich in natural vitamins, food enzymes, amino acids and Omega-3s. The concept of sprouting goes way back to our ancestors and as far back as to Biblical days. Recently, the popularity of sprouting is increasing and manufacturers are producing many spouted grain products from bread to…

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Chicory Root Benefits

Chicory root and extracts from chicory root were first reported in the United States in the early 1800’s. Studies are ongoing to discover numerous health benefits to using chicory root in order treat various health concerns. It contains inulin, a polysaccharide that is used as a probiotic and has been seen to help those with indigestion…

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Sweet Deception – Splenda

To clear up some of the confusion on Splenda and other products using Sucralose I have been researching the side effects of this chemical.  Please read your labels very carefully and look for any hidden sugars and chemical additives.  The way to “take it off and keep it off” is being aware of these product…

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