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Diet and Nutrition
High Fructose Corn SyrupBefore we get to high fructose corn syrup
(HFCS), we will take a look at two other frequently used
sweeteners, dextrose and maltodextrin.DextroseDextrose is more or
less an industry term for glucose.
The latest tallies show that over three million people in North
America alone carry some type of autism diagnosis. With this
increase the biggest question people are asking is why.
It's really hard to believe that something could be worse than
the intense sugar loads from high fructose corn syrup and
sucrose. But, Aspartame ( Equal, Nutrasweet, Equal Measure,
Spoonful, Canderal) is even more dangerous to your health.
Cholesterol is present in our bodies by one of two ways; our
liver produces cholesterol and we eat foods containing
cholesterol. High amounts of cholesterol, especially LDL
cholesterol that is bad for us, can lead to many health
complications and significantly increase your risk of heart
diseases.
The Food Pyramid, first introduced to the US in 1992, just
experienced a major overhaul. Why? Perhaps proper education about
nutrition isn't as easy as picking out food from a colorful
chart.
The story of creation begins with water. Water is an essential
nutrient in our diet, but many people fail to address this
important component of health.
Salt was used long before recorded history began. One of the
earliest known writings, the Chinese Png-tzao-kan-mu, mentioned
more than 40 types of salt.
It is believed that cane sugar was discovered before the birth of
Christ. As early as 500 B.
Bread is one of the oldest known recipes to man. It has been
around for several millennia .
In today's world, there's a definite need to be proactive in
protecting our health. But that assumes there's something you CAN
do to protect it.
In a new study published by the American Heart Association, it is
suggested that infants who gain weight rapidly during their first
week may be more likely to have weight problems later in life.
This study has led to a recommendation to monitor Body Mass Index
(BMI) readings in children in an effort to fight obesity through
heightened awareness.
This free list of fat burning foods will help you make the right
choices to burn off more fat than you ingest by eating them. The
fat burning secret to losing weight is to eat and drink until you
are full and satisfied, choosing foods that burn more calories
than you consume.
Before we get to honey we have a question from one of our
readers.Pam asks:What is your opinion of Splenda?Answer:Splenda
is made by chlorinating sugar (sucrose).
Looking for an easy and natural way increase your vitality and
improve your overall well-being? Try eating more fiber! The
average American only gets about half the amount of fiber they
need everyday for their body to function optimally. According to
the American Heart Association (AHA), fiber helps lower
cholesterol and is important for the health of our digestive
system.
It is amazing to be able to say I am a whole, happy, healthy,
loving woman. I was sick for the first 40 years of my life.
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