Archive for 'Diet'

The Master Cleanse

August 6th, 2008 – 2:39 pm Posted by Bea
Tagged as: Diet

The purpose of The Master Cleanse is not to lose weight, it is to detox your body.
It was created by Stanley Burroughs in 1941, and it is a detoxification program that helps to remove the unneeded and harmful toxins in your body. However, because your diet is changed and you really aren’t taking in excess [...]

Another Sugar Alternative

July 15th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Bea
Tagged as: Diet, Nutrition

You have probably heard of some healthier sugar alternatives such as Sucanat, maple syrup/sugar, honey, Stevia, or Blackstrap molasses; if you haven’t already, check out the article below by Melissa titled Sugar Alternatives. You’ve also probably heard of the artificial sweeteners that usually do more harm than they do good, such as Splenda or other [...]

Salmonella. Are you safe?

July 1st, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Louise
Tagged as: Diet, General Health

There has been some buzz about salmonella. Over 800 people across America have become sick from it. The reports are that raw tomatoes are to blame. In a previously posted article entitled “Food Poisoning“, the causes and effects of food poisoning were addressed thoroughly, but what everyone needs to be aware of now is prevention.
While [...]

Sugar Alternatives

June 10th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Melissa
Tagged as: Diet, Nutrition

White table sugar (sucrose) can lead to obesity, diabetes and a host of other health problems. It’s found in a variety of foods, including some you might not suspect: canned foods, fast foods, and prepared foods. While table sugar can be bad for you, artificial sweeteners can be worse. Saccharine and Aspartame, which can be [...]

Saturated, Unsaturated, Trans, Oh My!

March 28th, 2008 – 3:30 pm Posted by Louise
Tagged as: Diet, General Health

First of all, fat is an essential part of your diet. It is recommended that about 30% of your calorie intake come from fat. Be careful when you look at that number. Do not mistake it to mean that 30% of the food you eat can be fat. One gram of fat is equal to [...]