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The Bittersweet Truth of Sugar for Women Over 50
We all know the sweet temptation of indulging in sugary treats. But as many of us stride through our 50s and 60s, it’s essential to pay closer attention to the effects of our indulgences and why we have those pesky sugar cravings to begin with. Let’s face it; sugar cravings can be tough to…
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The Bitter Sweet Truth of Sugar for Women Over 50
We all know the sweet temptation of indulging in sugary treats. But as many of us stride through our 50s and 60s, it’s essential to pay closer attention to the effects of our indulgences and why we have those pesky sugar cravings to begin with. Let’s face it; sugar cravings can be tough to…
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The Two Foods that Most Trigger Cravings and Food Addiction
There are two types of food that can lead and contribute to food addiction. Of course, food addiction has many facets. In my previous article, I shared my journey of food addiction and how I struggled my whole life. Some people experience that uncontrollable urge to keep eating way beyond the point of where…
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Warning About Popular Sweetener
Who doesn’t like a sweet treat sometimes? I know I do. But when it comes to sugar-free alternatives, I am leery. About 25 years ago, I was addicted to Diet Coke which contained aspartame or better known as NutraSweet or Equal. I had gotten very sick before realizing that the cause was this…
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Top 5 Ways to Curb Sugar Cravings
It’s as addictive as cocaine. Really. It has been proven that SUGAR causes the same exact stimulation of dopamine (your happy neurotransmitter). It can be as dangerous, too, as it feeds inflammation, obesity, diabetes, autoimmune disease, depression, anxiety and even cancer and more. The problem is that it tastes so gooooooood.…
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This Yummy Sweet Can Help Heal
Most of us have used honey in our tea before, but did you know that it can clear up acne or help heal an open wound? Yup, honey has amazing antibacterial and healing properties. As a matter of fact, honey has been used for its healing properties for thousands of years dating back to the time of the…