What is lecithin? “Lecithin” is a generic term applied to any yellowish, fatty substance that naturally occurs in plant and animal tissues – “a mixture of phospholipids and oil.” It's chemically extracted from inexpensive sources like canola, eggs, milk, soy, and sunflowers and … [Read more...]
Papaya Ice Cream 2 Ways (and it’s health benefits!)
Papaya: One of the best fruits for digestion! Papayas are commonly used to aid digestion. The papain enzyme found in papaya helps digest proteins and also cleanses the digestive tract. This ensures a reduced conversion of protein into body fat. If the protein in our diet is not … [Read more...]
One Of The Worst Things to Consume For IBS Sufferers
Erythritol. You've probably seen it in food label ingredients and wondered what exactly it is...or you may not even known you're consuming it daily! What is it? Erythritol is a four-carbon sugar alcohol or polyol that contains about 60 percent to 80 percent of the sweetness of … [Read more...]
The New Low-Calorie Sweetener
Have you heard of allulose? If not, you will soon enough and the name will soon be everywhere. It's a new, super-low-calorie natural sweetener that's being produced by the makers of Splenda under the name "Dolcia Prima" (and supposedly it tastes "amazing"). What is it made … [Read more...]