Pomegranates have many health benefits!

Pomegranates have been around for centuries and are even mentioned numerous times in the Bible. These amazing little seeds, or arils as they are also called, are full of fiber and have powerful antioxidants as well as disease fitting abilities. Growing up in California, I had access to many varieties of pomegranates. My sister and I…

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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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Agave Nectar – The Good News and the Bad News

Agave Nectar, also known as Agave Syrup, has been getting a bad rap lately due to the the fructose content. I’ve done a lot of reading on the topic from many trusted sources and I believe if you consume raw, organic agave nectar is is an acceptable natural sweetener for occasional use.It is best to…

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Incredible Benefits to Drinking Lemon Water

There are many benefits to drinking water, but did you know there are even more benefits to drinking lemon water? Lemons are considered natural antiseptics and digestive aids, in addition, to being chocked full of Vitamin C. When mixed with water, they still keep these properties. There are no expensive additives to this easy over…

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What about Truvia?

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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Strawberry Smoothie

Protein is key for our diets especially if we work out. It’s essential for the development of our muscles. Our muscles work hard for us-burning calories & keeping our metabolism up. If we don’t eat enough protein our bodies steal it from our muscles and organs. It curbs our appetite & balances blood sugar. When…

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