Choose Wisely – Stevia

The market for Stevia has started blossoming into quite the selection as many manufacturers are jumping on the Stevia bandwagon. Most grocery stores and even corner markets now carry some form of Stevia. But before you just purchase a package of Stevia, make sure you check the ingredients. Many brands have added ingredients that are…

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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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Peanut Cilantro Southwestern Salad

I recently went for lunch at the Cheesecake Factory where I had a delicious salad and the dressing was amazing. I tried to purchase the dressing, but wanted to make sure there was no harmful ingredients in the dressing. I asked for an ingredient list but they could not provide it. So, I decided not to take…

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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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Agave Nectar

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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