The FDA, under pressure from the powerful sugar and artificial sweetener lobby, has issued a warning letter to Celestial Seasonings for using a popular natural sweetener. The letter indicates the FDA classifies the herb stevia as “unsafe,” even though it is a main staple sweetener in China and Japan and has been used without negative […]
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Using natural ingredients to satisfy your sweet tooth
July 16, 2012
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by Stan Kalson — Our endless sweet-tooth cravings demand satisfaction. Often, we abandon our guilt about all the calories because this is the season to let go and enjoy. Whole-food and sugar alternatives can lessen the guilt of eating sweets, while providing you with more nutritious ingredients. You can substitute low glycemic sweeteners, such as […]
How to prevent and reverse aging
March 5, 2012
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by Linda Leibl — Anti-aging and wellness are hot topics these days. Everywhere you turn, there is more information about looking and feeling younger. Even grandmothers look younger these days — not like they did 10 or 20 years ago. As you’re hearing everywhere, the new 50 looks 30, the new 60 looks 40, and […]
Healing diabetes naturally
February 28, 2012
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by Kathleen Gould — According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 23 million people in the United States suffer from diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells are resistant to insulin’s effects, causing a buildup of glucose in the blood, which can deprive the cells […]
September 14, 2012
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