February 11, 2012

Salt of the Earth

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Written By Lissie Lyles | Salt has to be, hands down, the most commonly found ingredient of all time. We use it in nearly everything. Salt is also another food that is plagued by nutritional misinformation. Most notably: salt-restricted diets. Early researchers uncovered a correlation between high blood sugars and dietary salt intake. However, subsequent studies have not proved this to be true. In fact, a 1930’s study found that salt deficiency led to a loss of taste sensation, cramps, … [Read more...]

Margarines and “Spreadable” Butters: What a Crock!

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Written By Lissie Lyles | The butter vs. margarine debate...what to say about it? The only really surprising thing about the whole issue is that margarine has managed to successfully disguise itself as a health food for so long. Meanwhile, real butter, a whole food that has been used safely for generations, has somehow earned a bad rap for itself. Butter vs. margarine: the closer you look at it, the more of a head-scratcher it becomes. Let's see who comes out on top when we compare the … [Read more...]

“Coconut Water”

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Ingredient Watch Written by Lissie Lyles | The water from green young coconuts is almost identical to human blood plasma (which makes up about 55 percent of our blood). It is mineral rich, is one of the highest natural electrolyte sources, and has a low calorie content. It is quickly becoming the trendy new sports drink. This is well reasoned. The high magnesium content helps prevent muscle cramping, and its light refreshing flavor is wonderfully cooling in the summer heat. Of course, the … [Read more...]

The Skinny on Natural Sweeteners

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Written by Lissie Lyles | With diabetes and obesity statistics at epidemic proportions, it’s no wonder that most Americans are reassessing their relationship to sugar. Countless studies indicate that our increased consumption of refined sugar and high fructose corn syrup have contributed to a host of health problems, many never experienced by humans until our modern times. “Natural” sugars and sugar alternatives are popping up everywhere these days, but, as with anything else, not all … [Read more...]

SanoTint Hair Color

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by Lana and Bill Nickerson | Green living has become one of the underlying themes of our lives today, whether it is investing in green energy, green cars or green houses. Living “green” has become a philosophy that, when incorporated into our everyday lives, can be life changing for the environment and our bodies. It represents a desire to live a naturally healthy lifestyle, which also extends to the beauty products we use. Today, an increasing number of women and men are looking … [Read more...]

Tapioca Syrup

By Brittany Russell Tapioca in our trendy tea beverages, in the pudding, and in more and more of every day foods is made from the cassava tuber or yucca root. It is native to the tropical areas of South America; indigenous peoples of the Americas continue to cultivate it as they have for thousands of years. The radical (arising from a root) is drought hardy and productive even in difficult growing environments. It is the third largest source of carbohydrates for human food in the … [Read more...]

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