Ingredients

Himala Salt Review

August 9, 2009 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: September 18, 2015

Salt and pepper doesn’t sound like an interesting topic, does it? We didn’t think so either until we opened a box from Sustainable Sourcing LLC and spread their products across our counter. Once we read the enclosed information we found… [read]

All Natural Label

August 1, 2009 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

The Department of Agriculture clearly defines “natural” when applied to labeling. For meat and poultry, it means minimal processing, no artificial or synthetic ingredients, and no added hormones. But the Food and Drug Administration says it has no plans to… [read]

Is Agave Nectar Healthy?

February 1, 2009 by Nancy Appleton PhD
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

No Sweeteners for You, and that Includes Agave! We get asked about every new sweetener put out by the purveyors of unhealthy sweetness. Agave nectar or syrup is the most recent. Put a gun to our heads and we’ll tell… [read]

Health Benefits of Coconut Oil

September 1, 2008 by Raymond Francis
Last updated on: August 24, 2018

Unjustly maligned for decades, coconut oil is reemerging as a miracle fat that boosts energy, burns fat, is antibiotic, and helps with thyroid problems. In the past, poorly done, misleading studies were used to discredit the saturated fats in coconut… [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]

Healthy Sugar Alternatives & More

June 12, 2007 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: July 23, 2017

Understanding both healthy & not so healthy sugars with their Glycemic Index & Load Is there such a thing as healthy sugar? Our body needs sugar to survive. But what we don’t need is refined sugars. Anyone suffering from an… [read]