The following information was taken from an article in Women’s Health
What is in those little packets anyway?
The pink one, Sweet N’ Low, contains saccharin. Saccharin was discovered in 1879 and is the result of a chemical reaction that produces methyl anthranilate (doesn’t that sound good!). It has only 1/8 calorie per teaspoon versus sugar’s 15 [...]
High cholesterol, known as hypercholesterolemia, is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. In the United States, more than 105 million people (that’s almost 50% of adults over age 20) suffer from elevated cholesterol. Individuals who are sedentary, overweight or obese, consume a diet high in saturated fat, have a family history of high cholesterol [...]
What should be on your grocery list so that you get the most out of your diet? Well, here are 12 suggestions for you. These “Super Foods” are categorized into the following groups: complete proteins, fibrous fruits/vegetables, whole grains/starchy vegetables and fats. Try to incorporate these 12 foods into your diet everyday!
Complete Proteins:
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