Dates as a Sugar Substitute

People are always on the hunt for a “healthy” sweetener. No such thing, right? Well, what if we told you that you could make a sweetener out of fruit? We’re talking about Raw Date Syrup! It’s also super easy to make! Ingredients ½ cup water ½ cup pitted dates (any kind) Directions Pour the water into a bowl and add the dates Cover and leave in refrigerator for at least 24 hours, stirring it throughout the process The dates will dissolve into the water and turn into a syrup that can replace any type of syrup or liquid sweetener! You can even add a tsp. of vanilla, cinnamon or ginger if...
Eden Covington
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Carbs Are Not The Enemy

Many people mention fear when it comes to consuming carbohydrates. These people cannot be blamed due to the hoards of information misinforming us about how bad carbs are and how they make us gain weight. GOLO’s President, a HNWP holistic nutrition wellness practitioner disagrees and says, “Carbohydrates are the only type of energy the brain uses. And, our body does not store carbohydrates. They are SO important! Now, are there good and bad carbs? Or carbs that are better for you than others? Absolutely. Have you ever gone on a ‘carb-free’ diet and lost weight? Probably, right? However, how ...
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The Protein Obsession

Everywhere you turn, you see ads and hear about protein shakes and protein bars and how they are being or can be used for weight loss. But do we really need all of these artificial sources of protein? If you are not a body builder, serious athlete, or someone who needs to gain weight, then the answer is no. It is a well-known fact that protein is an essential nutrient for overall health. However, we don’t necessarily need as much as we might think we do. Protein deficiency is very rare, according to the CDC. It is possible to get all of the protein your body needs through a balanced diet, l...
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How Tea-lightful!

There are a lot of things that we can do in order to feel refreshed and renewed. Drinking tea is one of them! There are many types of tea available with many different benefits. Let’s look at a few: Cleanse and detox - Teas are made with herbs, and many of them are full of antioxidant properties. Herbs like milk thistle and dandelion have been used for hundreds of years to help nourish the body. Ginger, mint and turmeric are herbs that your digestive system with thank you for. Reducing Sugar and Weight Loss - We all know that excessive amounts of sugar can be a danger to one’s health. The ...
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Ask the President

Are those “healthy” “lean” frozen meals really healthy for you? No, unfortunately even when they say ‘heathy’ or ‘no preservatives’ it’s very unlikely that is true. When food is highly processed like a frozen ‘meal’, several things happen. Processing takes out the fiber and most of the taste from the food in its natural state. Therefore, ‘flavorings’ have to be added. Flavoring, both ‘natural and artificial’ are usually man-made in a lab. And, these flavorings are usually proprietary, you will never know what’s in them. Other ingredients usually hidden sugars and sodium are added often with...
Jennifer Brooks
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