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10 Easy Things You Can Do To Improve Your Health Immediately

August 1, 2008 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

1. ELIMINATE REFINED SUGAR FROM YOUR DIET Table sugar, brown sugar, high fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, and most of the other common sweeteners are poison to your body. Artificial sweeteners are toxic chemicals and should be avoided at all… [read]

Sugar

August 1, 2008 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

William Duffy’s bestselling book, Sugar Blues, published more than 30 years ago, raised America’s awareness about sugar addiction and its prevalence in our diet. Duffy pointed out the connection between physical and mental illnesses and sugar consumption. He also taught… [read]

Stevia

August 1, 2008 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Stevia comes from the leaves of a tropical plant native to South America. Though it is 200-300 times sweeter than table sugar, stevia is not a sugar. Unlike other popular sweeteners, it has a glycemic index rating of less than… [read]

Agave Nectar

August 1, 2008 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Agave nectar is produced from the juice of the agave plant, the same juice which is fermented to make tequila. Agave juice is filtered and heated then concentrated into a liquid, with a viscosity similar to maple syrup. It is… [read]

Addicted to Soda

August 1, 2008 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

I know a couple who buys only organic meat. Most of their processed food, like energy bars, is organic. They made the decision to start buying organic food years ago, and yet they still drink soda every day! That’s like… [read]

Sick Of High Gas Prices?

August 1, 2008 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Tired of big oil raking in all this profit while they also benefit from massive government subsidies thanks to the Bush administration? Is your children’s college fund going out of your pocket and into your local gas pump? Maybe you… [read]

10 Easy Things You Can Do to Get Better Gas Mileage

August 1, 2008 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Trade in your car for a moped; and take public transportation whenever possible. Better yet, get a bicycle! Car pool to work and walk everywhere else. When you do need to drive, following ten tips can save you gas, and… [read]