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I “HEART” Maple Syrup
When deciding to limit refined sugars I needed to quickly find some substitutions that Doug and I could live with. I have always been an advocate for “real” sugar so synthetics were never an option. After doing some research I discovered that one of the healthiest substitutes for white sugar is Real Maple Syrup. Maple
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HFCS-The Evil One
When you are a practicing real foodist as I am, enemy #1 is high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). Many people acknowledge how bad it is but often do not know why. This post is a little high fructose corn syrup 101.What is it? High fructose corn syrup is also known as corn sugar. When corn
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Chia!
Chia Chia is a pest resistant seed discovered by the Mayan and Aztec Indians. The indians farmed chia because they were part of their staple diet when going off to war. One ounce of Chia seeds has 10.6 grams of fiber! Similar to the flaxseed, they are nutritional superstars. Both Chia and Flaxseed contain a
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5 Power Foods to Boost Metabolism
Many of my readers know that I am a huge fan of the Super Foods! The foods we consume that are full of the good stuff. I came across an article written by Kimberly Daly in Shape magazine that discussed 5 metabolism boosting foods. Had to share it with my peeps! Green Tea- Contains epigallocatechin
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Clean Eating Grocery Shopping Tips
These are a few of my tips for healthy, affordable grocery shopping. Always arm yourself with a list prior to going to the grocery store. This cuts down on the expensive add on sales when you are trying to put dinner together on what “looks” good. The store is hoping we come unprepared. They LOVE to
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Energy Boost 101
This month in Fitness magazine journalist Jenna Bergen wrote an excellent article on the world of energy products. Think Red Bull, Rockstar, Gatorade, and 5 hour energy. She reports that in 2007 retail sales of energy drinks were reported to be $6.6 billion which is up 440% from 2002. It is projected that by 2014
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Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 has become the new favorite dietary supplement among men and women. Men and women are increasing their intake of B12 with hopes to boost their immune system, raise their energy level, and increase their endurance. As with any supplement it is imperative that you have a full understanding of its risks and benefits
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What is the deal with Bottled Tea
In the last few weeks I have had several questions surrounding the bottled teas sold in the supermarkets and mini marts. Are they healthy? Are bottled green teas a healthy drink choice? How do I know if it is a healthy option? My answers are a mixed bag. So I will say yes and no.
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Butter vs. Margarine
So one of my loyal readers has asked me to give the scoop on Butter vs. Margarine so here it goes…..Butter: Butter is one of the most highly concentrated forms of fluid milk. Twenty litres of whole milk are needed to produce one kilogram of butter. Butter is produced by agitating cream, which damages its membranes
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Pizza, Pizza!
Homemade pizza is a great go to meal when living the clean living life style. It is a simple vegetarian option if needed during the week or add on some healthy lean meat. I have found that clean pizza crusts are hard to come by so I have a no fail whole wheat pizza crust
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