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Are Natural Sweeteners Actually Healthy?

As more and more people have become concerned with both the amount of sugar they are consuming, and the large number of artificial sweeteners that are being put into the food chain, attention has turned to trying to find the ‘holy grail’ of sweeteners, one that is both healthy and natural. The trouble is that what sounds healthy might not be at all, and what has gotten a bad rap might actually be good for you. Honey Honey is naturally…

Are Sugar Substitutes Really Better For Us

Now that there has been such an extreme backlash against artificial sweeteners like saccharin and Splenda, a great deal of attention is now being paid to sugar substitutes. The goal is to get a sweet taste from a natural source that is safe. So are these sugar substitutes really better for us? The answer is: It depends. There are literally dozens of sugar substitutes that claim to be natural, healthier than sugar, and so on. The trouble is that many…

Are You Ready For A Sugar Detox?

There’s been a lot of talk about how bad sugar is for your health and that you should to go through a sugar detox. But are you ready for it? If you’re consuming quite a bit of sugar each day (and who isn’t?), this isn’t going to be easy. Keep reading to make sure you know what you’re in for, so you’ll be prepared. That alone will help you tough it out and make it through your sugar detox days.…

Before You Detox – Be Prepared for These Sugar Detox Symptoms

When you decide to cut the sugar out of your diet, you may go through quite the withdrawal. Before you jump in cold turkey, let’s take a look at some of the detox symptoms you can expect over the coming days. When you know what’s coming, that it’s normal and most importantly that it will only last for a few days, it is much easier to make it through this tough transition period of detoxing from your sugar habit. Intense…

Can A Low Carb Lifestyle Protect You From Alzheimer’s?

Due to the aging population in the United States, with the last of the “Baby Boomer” generation turning 50 and the upper end of it turning 70, a great deal of research has become focused on the causes of Alzheimer’s disease and possible ways to prevent it. Each new study published is giving us more and more hints as to what might be contributing factors. Two of them are a high carbohydrate diet in general, and high consumption of sugar…

How to Curb Your Sugar Cravings Naturally

Do you suffer from a sweet tooth? You’re not alone. Unfortunately, many people try to curb their sugar cravings by using artificial sweeteners or sugar substitutes that sound healthy, but really aren’t. The good news is that there are a number of all-natural ways to curb your sugar cravings without a lot of cost or chemicals. The natural foods you choose Since we are what we eat, it should come as no surprise that the more sugar we crave and…

Clean Eating 101-Steer Clear Of Sugar

Clean eating is one of the latest trends for people trying to lose weight, and those who are health conscious and concerned about what’s really in the food they consume. They’re right to be worried. Food labeling can be confusing and even deliberately misleading. There’s also all sorts of conflicting information about eating this, not that, and foods that sound healthy are often anything but. With the rise in obesity and in Type 2 diabetes in the US, particular attention…

How to Cut the Sugar Habit in Less Than A Week

You know all that added sugar you’re consuming isn’t good for you. How would you like to stop eating it and change your diet in less than a week? Best of all, how would you like to stop craving candy and sweets and eat healthy, real food instead? You can do it by following this simple step by step plan. Each day you’ll focus on something different and before the week is over you’ll have broken that sugar habit. Let’s…

How to Deal with Temptation After Your Sugar Detox

Congratulations. You’ve made it through your sugar detox and are on your way to a lifetime of eating healthy, wholesome foods. A lot of your sugar cravings are gone, but it’s easy to fall back into old behavior patterns and get yourself in hot water when it comes to sugar. Let’s talk about what you can do to deal with temptation in the weeks, months, and years to come. Yes, there will always be sugary treats around. They’ll be offered…

How to Enjoy Dessert Naturally

Now that the verdict is in about just how harmful white sugar and artificial sweeteners can be, those who have a sweet tooth might be in despair at the thought of having to give up dessert. The good news is that there are many ways to enjoy dessert naturally once you learn how to prepare your own food and not rely on pre-packaged food from the supermarket. Fruit Ripe fruit is naturally sweet and is also packed with a lot…