While food historians cannot pinpoint exactly where or when humans discovered yogurt, one thing is certain: People all over the world have eaten yogurt for centuries. Yogurt is made when cow's milk (or dairy-free soy milk) is combined with the li... Read more
Watching your wallet and your waistline can be tricky. Eating right is easy when money is no object, but a trip to the supermarket often yields frustration for healthy eaters on a budget (which is most of us!). Fruits, vegetables, whole grains and le... Read more
When cartilage that cushions your joints begins to breakdown faster than your body can replace it, you develop osteoarthritis. Without this protective tissue, the bones in your joints rub together, causing pain, tenderness, swelling and stiffness. Lo... Read more
Common hair removal methods like shaving and waxing may be easier when it comes to the short-term, but these options of removing unwanted hair aren’t exactly the most convenient. Many women must make time to shave every day in order to keep the... Read more
Is a good night’s sleep eluding you?
Tossing and turning the whole night through,
Drowsiness, fatigue, a lack of sleep,
There is more help than just counting sheep.
There are many factors that can cause sleep problems, and even more... Read more
When I look at the stats for the recipes I have been wondering if adding some sort of fiber powder is possible to amp up the stats for the fiber count? Thanks
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I'm thinking about trying skinny fiber. Is there anyone out there that has tried it? Does it really work? I'm hungry all the time and feel like I'm never full. SF is supposed to help you feel full, so I'd like to try it, but I don't want to spend tha... Read more
Okay, So Eat high Fiber, and protien However I am still Have problems being regular. I have horrible gas 29 . I hate to take anything to help me regulate because the doctor said drink plenty of water and eat high fiber. HELP...This has been going o... Read more
I have been tracking my fiber for over a year and consistantly fall short of the 25 grams recommended. I usually fall into the 15 to 20 range. I know natural fiber is best but it's just not happening. Is it time to take a fiber supplement? Do you... Read more
Kellogg's new Fiber Plus Antioxidants bars and cereals list Chicory Root Powder as the #1 ingredient. This is a common form of inulin which can cause SEVERE gastic distress and is NOT thought to be a good substitute for natural fiber. 40 15 234... Read more
If you don't have stomach upset due to chicory root, these bars are amazing. They taste just like Samoas (Girl Scout Cookies). They're the best tasting high fiber bars I've tried.... Read more
For those of us who are different. Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of THE DARK SIDE. If you like swinging from the stars, howling at the moon and crawling under rocks at dawn...Join us!
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About three years ago, a friend and I were at a natural foods store in the vitamins aisle. I needed more calcium and magnesium, which I take upon my doctor's recommendation to alleviate premenstrual mood swings. While my friend perused the multivitam... Read more
Studies over the last two decades have revealed ways to chemically alter naturally digestible starches. The chemical modifications introduce bonds that make them non-digestible by human enzymes in the digestive tract. Benefits of the newly manufactur... Read more