Eating processed-free foods has many benefits for our bodies; toxic and denatured ingredients are avoided and eating whole foods means you are getting the complete package. What do we mean by a complete package? Just like with the whole grains vs. refined flours story, nature presents us with a little gift in whole foods. For…

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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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I get asked this a lot … What about Truvia? I don’t use Truvia because it is a blend of Stevia, erythritol and natural flavors. Erythritol is classified as a sugar alcohol. Sugar alcohols are sugar substitutes that are either extracted from plants or manufactured from starches. Sugar alcohols are not completely absorbed into your…

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Agave Nectar good natural sweetener as long as it’s Pure Raw Organic. I recommend Raw Blue Agave Nectar, not any other type. However, keep in mind that I believe natural sweeteners should be for occasional use, not for everyday consumption. The only sweetener that can safely be used on a daily basis is Stevia, which…

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Sugar alcohols (common ones: maltitol, xylitol, sorbitol, and erythritol) are not sugar nor are they alcohol. While they are safe for diabetics because they don’t cause an upsurge in blood sugar and are lower in calories than sugar, they can cause bloating and even diarrhea. Sugar alcohols are found in very low levels in some…

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