Archive for 2010

The pressures of last minute shopping can be truly overwhelming during the holidays. You’ve probably racked your brains trying to come up with the perfect gift for your loved ones! But look no further: Dr. Mercola’s Organic Cocoa Cassava Bar is a great Christmas gift for you to spread the holiday cheer. Organic Cocoa Cassava [...]

‘Corn syrup’ might replace ‘HFCS’ in product labels If your nutritional bar contains corn sugar, don’t eat it. The Corn Refiners Association (CRA) is petitioning to use the term “corn sugar” to replace “high fructose corn syrup (HFCS),” an ingredient that you should avoid at all costs. “Consumers need to know what is in their [...]

Do you know why eating chocolate can take away your blues? Studies show that dark chocolate is a potent cure against emotional stress. A clinical trial done by Nestlé Research Center reveals that consuming dark chocolate helps lower stress hormone levels in the body. Munching on Dark Chocolate Can Alleviate Stress Nestlé recruited 30 healthy [...]

With the many energy bars available today, how do you find the best one for your kids? Here are some pointers to help you. Know the Energy Bar’s Nutritional Benefits Many energy bars appear nutritious, but they’re just as bad as candy bars loaded with sugar and unhealthy fat. Some contain high fructose corn syrup [...]

Nutritional bars on the market claim that they’re “natural” and healthy. In truth, most of them are loaded with high fructose corn syrup or HFCS, a health-damaging ingredient. HFCS gives candy bars and energy bars their sweet and delicious flavor. But this seemingly harmless substance is actually the number one source of calories in American [...]