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Can Diet Soda Make Your Food Cravings Worse?

September 15, 2015 by Ajima Jackson 2 Comments

According to this survey, nearly 1 in 5 Americans, on average, consume at least 1 soda per day. Just one serving of soda can be loaded with sugar, dye, sodium, carbs and empty calories. Americans love their soda, but obesity and other health concerns are a serious, rising issue. A lot of people want to […]

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Monosodium Glutamate: What is MSG?

June 13, 2015 by Ajima Jackson Leave a Comment

Does MSG Make You Eat More? MSG, or monosodium glutamate, is a food additive that may be more common than you realize. It’s actually present in roughly 80% of prepared processed foods. This ingredient that is so popular in giving foods flavor may actually be the reason you are struggling to lose weight. Many feel that it […]

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Do you know what Really makes that meat look red?

February 6, 2013 by Ajima Jackson Leave a Comment

Today’s Inspiration:  Another reason to consider a plant-based diet. – Did you know that some of meat we purchase has been treated with a “harmless” dose carbon-monoxide to make it look fresher. It give the meat a bright red color.  This treatment was approved by the FDA in 2004.  The worry is not only the […]

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