If you're trying to reduce the sugar and calories in your diet, you may be turning to artificial sweeteners or other sugar substitutes. You aren't alone. The average American consumes about 165 …
Cut Carbs and Lose Weight
Over two-thirds of Americans are overweight and obese, and the coming generation has a shorter life expectancy then their parents. It all comes down to what we eat and how much exercise we …
Lentils Significantly Reduce Blood Sugar Levels
Dried lentils are a year-round staple that are essential for rounding out salads during the summer and hearty soups in the winter. Did you know they are also one of the most nutritious and …
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Five Reasons To Eat More Hummus
Hummus, a simple dip of cooked mashed chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic, has America under enchantment. Over the past decade the U.S. market has grown to over $530M in sales as …
Fear Not the Fat in Nuts!
If you’ve been avoiding peanuts because they’re “too fattening,” it’s time to give the lovely legume – and its tree nut cousins – another look. Nuts are a category of foods that include mostly tree …
To Juice Or Not To Juice?
Ready to give juicing a whirl? Juice is an easy way to get more fruits and vegetables into your diet, but before you get started there’s some essential things you should know… If you’re not getting …