Artificial sweeteners are supposed to be the solution to the age-old problem of how to have your cake and eat it too. They offer people the sweet taste that they crave without any of the calories to dread. All in all, it should add up to an effective weight loss ingredient. Take soda for example, a 12 oz can of…
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Finding the perfect healthy sweetener can be a challenge. Artificial sweeteners used to be the solution until we realized they come with their own series of health problems. Fortunately, there are a few natural sweeteners that don’t causes you extra health problems and are a healthy substitute for normal sugar. Stevia Stevia is a wonderful leafy herb that is native…
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Aloe Vera has been an important constituent of ancient herbal remedies. It is believed that the Egyptians called it the “plant of immortality”. Aloe Vera is a cactus plant that grows in dry regions. A number of studies have established the health benefits of the plant. It is believed to be especially beneficial for skin health and can help treat…
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Triclosan is a chemical that has anti-microbial and anti-bacterial properties. It has been used in personal care products for decades now. Scientists have now shown the potential health risks associated with triclosan. Research has shown that triclosan causes harm to the mitochondria and also affects reproduction. Triclosan has been used in toothpastes, clothing, shaving creams, credit card, and cutting boards.…
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There are a number of reasons why you should incorporate fruits and vegetables in your child’s diet. It is not an easy task to make children eat fruits and veggies. Parents often have a tough time handling their kids especially with the kids who are very choosy about their food. We need to understand that it is a passing phase…
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You’ve probably heard a lot recently about salt and how it is a bit of a controversial food ingredient. Right now, not only is lots of information about how much sodium makes for a healthy amount, but there are lots of different salts to choose from. There is kosher salt, iodized salt (table salt), pink Himalayan salt, and sea salt. …
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Ensuring that your children are receiving the proper amount of nutrition from their food and that they have a good relationship with food is already very challenging. The situation is made more challenging when it comes to dealing with children on the autistic spectrum. Autistic children are notoriously picky eaters for a variety of reasons. Below are some steps a…
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