You have probably heard of some healthier sugar alternatives such as Sucanat, maple syrup/sugar, honey, Stevia, or Blackstrap molasses; if you haven't already, check out the article below by Melissa titled Sugar Alternatives. You've also probably heard of the artificial sweeteners that usually do more harm than they do good, such as Splenda or other sources of Aspartame. However, I have found a sweetener that I believe is even better than honey or molasses!
It's called agave syrup. It is a sweetener that is commercially produced in Mexico, and it comes from agave plants. It's sweeter than honey, but it
Have a Productive Nap
by Erin Steiner July 8th, 2008 | SleepDid you know that feeling sleepy in the afternoon is part of the normal human circadian rhythm? Humans typically have two periods in which they feel intensely sleepy. One is usually in the very early hours (around 3 in the morning), and the other is in the early afternoon, about ten hours after the first. You know that taking a nap can help increase your productivity and your mood, but do you know that there is a proper way to take a nap?
If you want to increase your concentration, take a short nap of about twenty minutes.
Salmonella. Are you safe?
by Louise July 1st, 2008 | Diet
There has been some buzz about salmonella. Over 800 people across America have become sick from it. The reports are that raw tomatoes are to blame. In a previously posted article entitled "Food Poisoning", the causes and effects of food poisoning were addressed thoroughly, but what everyone needs to be aware of now is prevention.
While the investigations among tomatoes have yielded negative results up to this point, the investigators still believed tomatoes are at the root of this problem. Regarding the current situation, it would, of course, be wise to avoid raw tomatoes. Don't forget that products containing raw
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While the investigations among tomatoes have yielded negative results up to this point, the investigators still believed tomatoes are at the root of this problem. Regarding the current situation, it would, of course, be wise to avoid raw tomatoes. Don't forget that products containing raw
Cuts and Scrapes
by Erin Steiner June 24th, 2008 | Children's HealthSummer time is great! The kids are out of school, they have all sorts of time to make up games, and the weather is nice enough that you can shoo them out into the backyard to play their games outside. Of course, having more time to play also can mean more injuries. All summer long, kids will fall down, scrape their hands and knees and find all sorts of creative ways to hurt themselves accidentally .
Do you know what to do if your kids get hurt? Here are a few tips to help you treat the cuts
Sugar Alternatives
by Melissa June 10th, 2008 | Diet, NutritionWhite table sugar (sucrose) can lead to obesity, diabetes and a host of other health problems. It’s found in a variety of foods, including some you might not suspect: canned foods, fast foods, and prepared foods. While table sugar can be bad for you, artificial sweeteners can be worse. Saccharine and Aspartame, which can be found in diet drinks and sugar free foods, have no health benefits, can cause diarrhea, and have been linked to cancer. Fortunately, there are healthy alternatives to white sugar and alternative sweeteners.