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The New Techie Diet

| May 25, 2015 Comment

The New Techie Diet – Silicon Valley employees are increasingly resorting to meal-replacement protein drinks to save time and get more work done. Coders, engineers and venture capitalists are consuming liquid meals like Schmoylent, Soylent, Schmilk and People Chow.The products are rich in protein, come in powder form and are quick and easy to make […]

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Ginger Nuts

Ginger Nuts

| October 17, 2014 Comment

Ginger Nuts – In this Episode of Sweet Treats, Chef Tess Ward shows you how to bake scrumptious gingernut biscuits. Ingredients 2-3 cups ground almonds Ginger spice, as needed Clove powder, a pinch 1 cup maple syrup Salt, a pinch Lemon zest, a pinch Preparation Place all the ingredients in a bowl and combine to […]

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New Coke Life Not So Healthy?

| June 18, 2014 Comment

New Coke Life not so healthy? Coca Cola has come up with a new diet version of coke, called Coca Cola Life or Coke Life. It boasts of a natural sweetener called stevia, and lower calories. It contains only 89 calories; regular Coke has 139. The regular Diet Coke has aspartame and the regular Coke […]

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The Truth About High-Fructose Corn Syrup

The Truth About High-Fructose Corn Syrup

| June 18, 2014 Comment

The Truth About High-Fructose Corn Syrup – You’ve heard a lot about it and now it’s time to get the truth about high-fructose corn syrup. Check out this video to learn more. Expert: Amy Hendel, R-PA, Health Coach Health Coach, Author of “The 4 Habits of Healthy Families” Transcript The sweet truth? High-fructose corn syrup isn’t […]

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Yogurts to Avoid

| May 28, 2014 Comment

Not all types of yogurt are good for you; there are some you might want to avoid. If you have a craving for those fruity, frozen yogurts, you might want to think twice before consuming them. Yogurt contains natural sugar in the form of lactose. In plain yogurt, the lactose content is between 12 and 15 […]

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Children’s Foods High in Artificial Coloring

| May 23, 2014 Comment

Many children’s foods are high in artificial coloring, according to new research. Most brightly colored cereals that are marketed to kids have high levels of artificial dyes that are derived from petroleum. Many studies have indicated that children are sensitive to such dyes and preservatives, and suffer from attention and hyperactivity disorders. Breakfast cereals like […]

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5 Food Ingredients That Have a Long Shelf Life

| May 12, 2014 Comment

Most spices lose their flavor after a while, but these 5 food ingredients have a long shelf life: sugar, salt, honey, pure vanilla extract, and corn starch. The regular store-bought sugar is pretty much good for life as it does not support microbial growth. According to sugar manufacturer, Domino, it will last forever if stored […]

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