Here are few reasons why sodas (especially
diet ones) will deter your health and weight loss goals:
- pH of
2.5: Sodas are 50,000 times more acidic than neutral. It would require 30
glasses of clean water to balance out just ONE can of soda. Why is
this important? All diseases (including cancer) thrive in
an acidic environment.
- High
Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS): This highly processed sweetener
significantly raises insulin levels and has been linked to Diabetes,
Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome. Plus, the majority of HFCS is derived from
genetically modified corn. (GMO)
- Aspartame,
Splenda: All artificial
sweeteners are just that–Artificial. They are the result
of a chemical process that produces dangerous neurotoxic compounds.
Aspartame has been linked to brain tumors, migraines/headaches,
epilepsy/seizures, depression and autoimmune diseases. Sucralose (Splenda)
falls into the same category. The company claims it is made from sugar,
but they neglect to tell you they alter a sugar molecule and insert
chlorine–a dangerous carcinogen (cancer causing agent). These artificial sugars are addictive
and actually cause you to gain weight!
- Caffeine:
Caffeine has a half-life of 6 hours, meaning that it will stay in your
body for 12 hours before the effect wears off. Even if you think caffeine
doesn’t affect you, it will still alter your sleep cycles and the quality
of your sleep. Caffeine is also a diuretic–dehydrating you even though you
believe you are ingesting liquids.
Source: Draxe.com
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I stopped at a regular grocery store when I was back home in Iowa for Thanksgiving and noticed all the varieties of egg nog! You may be one of the many who purchase this holiday favorite every year and I wanted you to be informed.
Here is a typical label on the store bought versions:
Ingredients
Nonfat Milk, Cream, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Sugar, Egg
Yolks, Grade A Whey, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Spices, Salt, Guar
Gum, Carrageenan, Sodium Carbonate, Potassium Phoshate, Sodium Citrate, Tumeric And Annatto (colors)
Translation: Full of antibiotics and growth hormones from conventional cows milk, high fructose corn syrup, added sugar, artificial flavors, and preservatives! Time to whip up a batch of homemade goodness instead!
Clean Eating Egg Nog- Makes about 4 Servings)
Ingredients: (all organic if possible)
1 12oz can coconut milk, at room temperature
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 organic eggs
1 tsp. pure vanilla
1 to 2 packets stevia
1/2 tsp. nutmeg (fresh if possible)
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
Directions:
In a blender, combine coconut milk, almond milk, eggs, vanilla, stevia, nutmeg and cinnamon. Blend on high speed until the
mixture is frothy. Chill before serving. Pour into glasses, and garnish
with a dusting of cinnamon and a cinnamon stick. Happy holidays!
Note:
If you’re concerned about the risk of salmonella or other food-borne
illness, simply dip the eggs in boiling water for 30 seconds. This will
effectively sanitize the eggs, if they have been properly refrigerated.
Copyright,
2014, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum
Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or
Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutrition and lifestyle
coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier
you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You
will also learn how important balance between primary foods
(relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and
secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.
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