So get rid of them both! Corn syrup is a highly refined sugar, and it is created from corn that has been genetically modified to destroy pests attacking the crops, but technically, it does not contain significantly more fructose that regular white sugar. These sugars feed inflammation and cancer and destabilize blood sugar and hormone balance. Sugar in excess is health-damaging whether […]
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Connecting with and helping others is more important to having a long, vital and happy life than a healthy diet and exercise program. A powerful resolution for this New Year with long-lasting and far-reaching benefits could be to finally join the club or class you’ve always considered, start a weekly dinner or game night with friends, or […]
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Microwave popcorn bags are lined with PFOA, which is part of a group of chemicals known to disrupt the body’s hormonal balance. It is the same toxin used in teflon pots and pans and the EPA lists this substance as a carcinogen. Next time, try popping your popcorn in a pot with coconut oil and Himalayan salt […]
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Take the plastic lid off of your coffee in order to avoid BPA, a hormone-disrupting chemical used in making plastics. It is always a good idea to avoid using plastic food containers to avoid this compound that mimics estrogen and other hormones, but it is especially important when drinking hot coffee because the heat and […]
