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High Fructose Corn Syrup
High Fructose Corn Syrup
I know how bad high fructose corn syrup is for me. I was wondering what everyone thought of this. On Oprah, Dr.Big Food vs. Big Insurance
Kinda long...so I only posted the first page. I linked the second page of the article at the bottom. By MICHAEL POLLAN Published: September 9, 2009 TO listen to President Obama’s speech on Wednesday night, or to just about anyone else in the health care debate, you would think that the biggest problem with health care in America is the system itself — perverse incentives, inefficiencies, unnecessary tests and procedures, lack of competition, and greed.The Truth About Granola Bars
This post is inspired by something I found in my cabinet today: a Nature's Valley Strawberry Yogurt granola bar. I don't eat granola bars (for the reasons you'll read later in this post) but I picked the thing up just to read the label for kicks. Most people think granola bars are the prime example of a healthy snack.
Surviving Girl Scout Cookie Season: Can you enjoy Girl Scout cookies without blowing your diet?
Surviving Girl Scout Cookie Season: Can you enjoy Girl Scout cookies without blowing your diet? By Elaine Magee, MPH, RD http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/surviving-girl-scout-cookie-season?ecd=wnl_wmh_030909 It comes but once a year, that time when a few bucks will buy you a stroll down memory lane. As we speak, girls dressed in green are knocking on doors across America, carrying boxes filled with everyone's favorite treat -- Girl Scout cookies.The Omnivore's Dilemma
The Omnivore's Dilemma I picked this book up before flying back to SF yesterday, and I'm about 2/3 into it. But I just had to tell you all — you have got to read this book. It's a fascinating look into where our food comes from, how it hurts or helps the environment, and what exactly it is that we're putting into our bodies.'Healthy Foods' Can Sabotage Weight Loss
Many people work out and eat healthy, but still can’t drop the weight. As it turns out, it’s those “healthy foods” that could be sabotaging people’s diets. Many fat-free foods claim to help dieters lose weight, but in reality, it could be many of those products that are stifling weight loss.The Truth About Vitamin Water
This may be a touchy subject because I know how many avid Vitamin Water drinkers are out there, especially in our increasingly health-conscious (but misinformed) society. However, it's time to face the facts!
Vitamin Water gives the illusion of a healthy, hydrating, and rejuvenating miracle elixir.
Stevia: The Miracle Sweetener
I'm sure you've heard me mention stevia in past entries. Now it's time to really talk about it.
Stevia (also known as SweetLeaf) is an extract from the stevia plant found in South and Central America.
Reading food labels...
One of the easiest way to make sure you are putting healthy foods into you mouth is by reading food labels. Don't eat foods that have things such as corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, honey, molasses, dextrose, or any other word that has 'sugar" in the list of ingredients. Not all "fat free" foods are good for you either, most of them contain more sugar making them a worst choice.Confessions of an Ex-Calorie Counter
If you're reading this blog, you are obviously someone who cares about your health and nourishing your body through food. Chances are you're also someone who watches your weight. The need for weight loss was what inspired me to become educated on healthy eating.
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