NEWSALERT The U.S. Food and Drug Administration may soon decide the future of a low-calorie, natural substance derived from the stevia plant. Stevia is of the sunflower family and native to subtropical and tropical South America and Central America. The strain of stevia isolated and awaiting a possible stamp of approval is called Rebaudioside A - a pure compound derived from stevia and responsible for stevia’s sweet taste. The natural sweetening capacity of this pure compound makes it ideal … [Read more...]
How to Read a Nutrition Facts Label
How to Read a Nutrition Facts Label By Brittany Russell A major part of everyday healthy eating and ensuring that we are ingesting the correct amount of calories, fat, sodium, carbohydrates, etc., is properly reading a Nutrition Fact Label. The following are details to keep in mind every time you gaze at a product’s label before you choose to buy. Start at the Top: • Serving Size should be listed in standard measurements - cups, ounces or pieces of items – to allow for easy comparison … [Read more...]
