I can’t believe how many people are still substituting fake foods, i.e. butter substitutes, on the premise that it is healthier! Many of my clients are shocked that I am recommending they pitch their margarines and butter substitutes IMMEDIATELY in favor of organic butter. Decades of mis or blatantly wrong information has led to a fear of butter.
For those who drink coffee, you can probably think of a time that your cup of coffee helped you survive the day. Many of you may even comment that you cannot make it through your day without your cup of coffee. No doubt the morning cup of joe is a “lifesaver” to many, but research now suggests coffee can actually extend your life!
A recent study showed that people who consumed more vegetables during childhood would be less likely to suffer from metabolic syndrome later in life.
Do you remember the Chia Pet? Did you know that the popular 1980’s terra-cotta figurines use the edible Chia seeds to grow the sprouted plants?
Did you know……High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) was originally created in the 1970’s as a cheap alternative to sugar? Due to trade restrictions, the price of sugar was escalating and corn was a cheaper and very accessible alternative. Manufacturers benefited financially by switching to HFCS in their products.