Raw honey is loaded with antioxidants and enzymes that aid digestion. The benefits of honey can only be derived from raw honey. The darker the honey, the more antioxidants it contains. It is known to be used in folk remedies for many ailments, including colds, coughs, and digestive difficulties. Honey also has antibacterial properties and,…

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Refined grains are like knock-off designer handbags. You have see them everywhere because they are cheaper than the real ones. These knock-offs may look like the real deal, but when you look closer you’ll see it’s NOT. Refined grains are stripped of important nutrients and when the manufactures put back in the nutrients (Enriched) they…

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Cheese. So many of us love cheese and can’t wait to introduce it back into our diets. First a word of caution – cheese can cause gains, so we suggest to introduce it slowly and in moderation. Try and stick to 1 oz when introducing. When choosing cheese, choose white over the yellow/orange variety due to the…

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Most of us love ice cream and can’t wait to savor in the creamy dessert after being on a diet. This weeks Choose Wisely article is to help you make the wisest choice when you are ready to dive into a creamy ice cream treat. The best way to enjoy ice cream is to make…

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There are many uses for Mayonnaise in our diets so it’s important to pick the wisest choice for our bodies. If you choose the best Mayonnaise, you can enjoy it occasionally guilt-free. Use it on sandwiches, salads, deviled eggs, as well as use it in your favorite recipes. Choose This Safflower Mayonnaise Ingredients: Expeller Pressed…

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Do Not Choose This: Jif recently added Omega 3 fish oil into their peanut butter and proudly splashes it on their packaging so choosy mom’s choose Jif to get in the all important Omegs 3’s. First, it’s a mere dusting of fish oils, 32mg to be exact. This number is what food companies proposed to…

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