Guest Blogger
Today I am honored to be a guest blogger for Mark Salinas. Click on over and check out Mark’s Healthy Living Blog and read what I had to say!
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The Whole Soy Story
When I teach and write about health I try to focus on all the fabulous things (Healthy Discoveries) that people can “add into” their lives. I think focusing on deprivation, and telling someone they should “stop doing something” often has a backlash effect. With that said, when things like trans-fats , artificial sweeteners and SOY…
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Nutrition Humor
I was cleaning out my files today and I found this. I completely hacked it from somewhere, but I have no idea where? I think this was an email that went around the Internet awhile ago. I apologize for not being able to credit the original source – I did not write this, I just…
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Dried Fruit Warning! Sulfite Sensitivity
My best friend called me a couple nights ago to tell me how sick she was the day before. She gave me permission to tell her story because it gives me a chance to reiterate HOW MUCH I HATE CHEMICALS AND ARTIFICIAL PRESERVATIVES IN FOOD! My friend had a routine day at her office on…
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Natural Sweeteners
On Monday I encouraged you to avoid artificial sweeteners and I promised a list of sweeteners that are slightly better than simple sugars (white sugar, brown sugar, turbinado sugar, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, sucrose, fructose, maltose and sorbitol). Here is that list. Stevia- A sweet South American herb that has been used safely for centuries….
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Acesulfame Potassium
It’s no secret what my opinion is regarding artificial sweeteners – I DO NOT LIKE THEM! Sorry, I just don’t. I know there are dietitians, nutritionists, personal trainers and doctors who give the thumbs up to those little pink and blue sugar packets – I’m just not one of them. The International Journal of Obesity…
