Sucralose, more popularly known under the brand name Splenda, is the most popular artificial sweetener in the U.S., beating out Equal (aspartame) and Sweet ‘N Low (saccharin). Sucralose has become the artificial sweetener of choice for many low-carb foods, including drinks, snacks and protein bars such as the South Beach Diet Meal Replacement Bars (Chocolate [...]
Cassava, also known as yucca or manioc, is the third largest source of carbohydrates in the world and is a staple food for more than 500 million people. Among crop plants, the cassava plant provides the highest yield of food energy per cultivated area per day, next to sugarcane. Lesser known foods such as cassava [...]
Beware: if you see “hydrogenated oil” or “partially hydrogenated oil” on the label of your favorite energy bar or granola bar, think twice before taking another bite. Better yet, if you’re buying your supply for the week, put it back on the grocery shelf. We all know that processed food contains harmful chemicals that have [...]
Does the sight of coconut trees conjure visions of a tropical island paradise? In Asia and the South Pacific Islands, the coconut tree is so much more than a source of shade on a bright sunny day on the beach; it’s known as the “tree of life” because it is a nutritious source of meat, [...]
Why is it difficult to say “no” to a chocolate bar? When you see a Snickers bar, the urge to take a bite and let it melt in your mouth is so strong and voila, before you know it, that piece of chocolate is gone. Chocolate is one of the foods people crave the most. [...]
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Dr. Mercola is a well-known physician and a multiple New York Times Bestselling Author. He started his website, Mercola.com, in 1997, and it has become the world's #1 Natural Health site. Dr. Mercola is a recognized, licensed Physician and Surgeon in the state of Illinois. He first opened his practice outside Chicago in 1986 and has treated over 20,000 patients.
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