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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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20 Top Reasons to Drink Lemon Water
I have always been a big fan of lemons! I’ve been starting my day for years with the juice of fresh lemons in room temperature water. The best part is that it’s easy! And no, I don’t juice lemons every day. I usually juice about 3 lemons at a pop and store in a small…
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10 Signs That You, Your Kids or Seniors are Dehydrated
During these hot summer months, it’s more important than ever to be aware of possible dehydration. Many times, it’s not something we would even consider. In fact, my dad was hospitalized from severe dehydration a few years back. But we had no idea. He was not his confident self and became confused. It was scary. …
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What is the Truth About Sugar?
“Sugar could be the driving force behind some of this country’s leading killers, including heart disease,” said Dr. Robert Lustig in a 60 Minutes interview with Dr. Sanjay Gupta. Lustig is a world-renowned pediatric endocrinologist, sugar crusader and YouTube phenom from his documentary Sugar: The Bitter Truth. He also said that we have a “public health crisis” with the…
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When Healthy Drinks Aren’t So Healthy
Getting healthy is big money and everyone is trying to promote their products as “healthy” –whether they are or not. However, some major players are realizing they can’t get away with their questionable claims. Vitaminwater is marketed as healthy. While they have added a few vitamins, the problem is that many of the varieties have has…
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I’m Guilty. I Almost Killed My…
I learned a such a profound lesson the other day when I just about killed my beautiful new hydrangeas. Do you have a green thumb? I love love love my plants and flowers, but I’m ashamed to say that sometimes I struggle with keeping them healthy (and sometimes even alive!). I am…
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Clean and Healthy Products and Services I Use
Living a clean, healthy lifestyle in our very toxic world can sometimes be challenging if you don’t know what to look for. Over the years, I have found certain companies who I trust, have amazing and clean products with soulful missions to help spread the message of promoting non-toxic food and ingredients. To follow are some…