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SUGAR CRAVING GOT YOU ON EDGE? According to the American Heart Association, the average American consumes approximately 16 teaspoons more added sugar than is recommended per day. Sugar craving has a root cause, and it's not a personality flaw! Sugar stimulates the brain to release serotonin, the “feel good” chemical, which provides a natural high. The endorphins released after eating sugar calm and relax us, leaving us wanting more. Eliminating a sugar addiction can be difficult if you don't know where the addiction's coming from. But following these steps can greatly reduce cravings and make it easier to kick the...

Prebiotic fiber, the straight scoop. The last 15 years have seen an explosion of research demonstrating the importance of dietary fiber, and especially fermentable prebiotic fiber that benefits friendly bacteria in the bowel. In this post you'll learn 8 plus compelling reasons to get that goodness in you NOW. What is Prebiotic? Prebiotic fibers are food ingredients that feed, grow or activate beneficial microorganisms. The most common example is in the gastrointestinal tract, where prebiotics can enhance the populations of friendly organisms in big ways. Although all prebiotics are fiber of some kind, not all fiber is prebiotic. According to...

8 Tips for a Sugar Free Life As a teen I once saw a doctor who told me that if I did not stop eating refined sugar I would be diabetic by age thirty. My response was “What a relief that you’re not my real doctor.” No way could I envision a happy life eating sugarfree! There are a zillion reasons why removing refined sugars from your diet is a good thing. But the only enduring reason is because you like the way you feel and the way you heal without it. Of all the cleanses, dietary changes, treatments and therapies...

“New FDA guidelines urge Americans to drastically cut back on sugar” is how the New York Times headline read last month. The dietary guidelines, issued by the Agriculture and Health and Human Services Departments, are updated every five years since 1980. Typically, they’ve encouraged Americans to consume more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean meat, and low-fat foods, while restricting intake of saturated fat, trans fats and dietary cholesterol, though never a statement about sugars…until now. Though many of us may not give the guidelines much thought, the recommendations have the potential to influence the diets of millions of Americans...