You’re sweet as sugar, honey bunny, sweetie pie… Our kindest terms of endearment for one another refer to our love of all things sweet. As children, many of us eagerly awaited the best part of any meal, dessert!  Some of us even had a “sweet tooth,” or  even a full blown sugar addiction. At the time it didn’t seem like a big deal. The worst I heard was that sugar causes cavities. Now we know that sugar is addictive and can lead to hypoglycemia, diabetes, hyperactivity, anxiety, obesity, and much more. To make matters worse, ultra-processed high fructose corn syrup has been included in most  modern sweet treats. Artificial sweeteners aren’t the solution because they are also toxic for the human body. So, what kind of sugars are preferred?

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With so many people on the pursuit to lose weight, there are a lot of ideas out there about how to do it. Some work and some are downright loony. I’m not here today to talk about the best ways to lose weight, but there is one thing I want to get straight. Fat does not make you fat! The right kind of fat that is. Eating good fat also does not cause heart disease. Quite the contrary. Getting back to the discussion of reading labels, today I will discuss good fat vs. bad fat. One question that comes up quite a lot is: Should I be on a low-fat diet? … NO!

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Due to so much talk in the media about viruses and bacteria spreading like wildfires, this seems like a good time to talk about immunity. If the immune system is strong it can fight off most viruses and bacteria. Unfortunately, many people lower their resistance by having too much stress, antibiotics, sugar, coffee, and overall poor diet and lifestyle habits. Here are some simple tips to keep your immune system strong.

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