I get asked quite often on Instagram about "ingredients"....and if you follow me closely in stories you know I am VERY careful what I put into my body as well as any partnerships I do. Read this post about my view on endorsed posts in the social media world. And just when you … [Read more...]
Foods You Think Are Healthy But Aren’t
I get asked quite a bit on my Instagram about certain so called "healthy" brands and products and my opinion. I want to emphasize here (as I always do) the importance of ingredients vs. the nutritional label and "big words" on the packaging. You'll often see common words and … [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...]
Stevia – It’s Just Another Chemical
What is this???? It's stevia! Why is it green? LISTEN UP! Below I explain why I avoid stevia EXCEPT when in this form. Most are already aware that stevia comes from the stevia plant/leaf, and because of this fact it is considered "natural". Yes, it is natural in it's purist … [Read more...]