Health & Wellness

Are Non-Sugar Sweeteners Healthy?

Introduction Non-sugar sweeteners known as artificial sugar have been around for a long time, but does that make them healthy to consume?  Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) released information about the health effects of non-sugar sweeteners and advised people not to consume them for weight control as well as a warning for unfavorable effects […]

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Don’t Be Misled When Buying Organic Produce

Introduction In my last blog, What Does Bioengineered Food Mean?  I reviewed how GMOs are banned from growing and processing organic foods.  Now, there’s a coating approved for organic produce to enhance freshness and extend the shelf-life targeted to organic farmers and distributors.  What does this mean for organic produce? After reading this blog post,

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The Benefits of Physical Activity–Beyond Weight Loss

Introduction When you decide to start some sort of physical activity your intentions are meaningful. While these well-meaning ideas sound so promising, the majority will lose interest within a month or two.  You may start a routine, but once it’s interrupted, momentum is usually lost, and you stop.  This process of starting and stopping is

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