Non-Toxic Living

No Sugar Apple Pie

Posted on 13. Aug, 2009 by Cheryl.

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Here’s an old family recipe for pie without sugar. It also contains NO toxic sugar substitutes. What’s the secret? The apples!  Most apple pies are made with green apples, such as Granny Smith. However, if you want to add no sugar, you need a sweeter apple and you need to add some concentrated [...]

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Alternatives to Sugar

Posted on 22. Jun, 2009 by Cheryl.

Increased consumption of sugar per person over the last century is huge.  In 1900 it was seven pounds per person per year and today the average is around 220 pounds. Directly related to the consumption of sugar and simple carbohydrates (which change to sugar in the body) are diseases such as obesity, hypoglycemia, and diabetes. [...]

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How to Start Eating Properly

Posted on 04. Apr, 2009 by Anna.

If you currently do not eat a healthy diet, it can seem difficult to start.
However, healthy eating habits are important, if you are going to maintaining proper bodily functions and live a disease-free life.
If you struggle with eating properly, than you know that breaking unhealthy habits can be the most difficult part of the process. [...]

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Cravings and Health

Posted on 16. Nov, 2008 by Anna.

When you find yourself craving a certain food, your body may be trying to tell you something.  If you are craving something unhealthy, this does not necessarily mean that you should go out and eat lots of that unhealthy substance.  But you might have a look at a few other factors.
1.  You might be craving [...]

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Could The Problem Be We Just Do Not Care What We Eat?

Posted on 19. Aug, 2008 by Anna.

I just read the findings of a survey done by the USDA, and I was surprised at what I saw. I am sorry if I have to vent a little in this article, but it disturbed me some. I am trying to see the logic.
The survey was on food labels. To be [...]

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Yerba Mate Tea

Posted on 03. Jul, 2008 by Anna.

Many of the common drinks that have become a part of life for people all over the world actually contain dangerous and damaging levels of toxins.
Here is one article which gives some information on the toxins that can be found in common soft drinks.
www.cseindia.org

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Unhealthy foods and drinks can, admittedly, become addictive. [...]

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