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If you’re into health food, and alternative and holistic foods you’ve probably heard of Stevia extract, Stevia rebaudiana, a sweetener that comes from South America and used by the Guarani Indians in Paraguay for a long time.  It has no calories, no fats, and will not significantly increase your glycemic load. If you have not…

It’s simple: go for the complex carbohydrate, not the simple one!  Some carbs are actually healthy, contrary to some popular fad high-protein/low carb diets.  The point is to choose one that is healthy; one that offers some nutrition and not just harmful side effects. “Simple” carbohydrates are only sugar, such as high fructose corn syrup,…

With economic woes so present in the world over the last year, and several years, there are a lot of us worried about money. As someone who believes that obesity and overweight are symptoms of some deeper underlying problems, financial problems can certainly be “weighing” on people these days, and for a long time to…

Got a sweet tooth?  Crave something sweet, especially for nighttime eating, but don’t want a lot of calories or fat?  Are you a carbohydrate craver?  Want to lose weight — I’ve got an idea for you.  Try unsweetened applesauce for a snack. A whole cup (a lot) of applesauce will provide only about 102 calories,…
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