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I hate to break it to you, but aspartame and other non-caloric sweeteners affect your health, and not in a good way. In addition to being known carcinogens (known to cause cancer), many zero-calorie sweeteners can cause disease and inflammation through the gut. Years ago, researchers found that zero-calorie sweeteners had an adverse effect on the gut microbiome in mice. But what about now? 120 healthy adults were included in a randomized controlled trial, published by the jou

Let's face it, we all know that an excess of sugar can be detrimental to our health. But is there a more natural sweetener than processed cane sugar available? Let's take a closer look at the top five natural sweeteners and discover how they can benefit your overall health and wellbeing. Stevia Stevia is a naturally occurring sweetener taken from the leaves of the stevia plant. It's green when fresh, yet turns white after processing. Despite being much sweeter than sugar, it

Did you know there is more than one type of cinnamon? In fact, two distinct forms of the spice exist! 1. For individuals looking for a...

With the holidays in full swing, eating healthy may not be at the forefront of our minds. It is perfectly understandable; it's a time to...

Bone broth is a fantastic way of getting all sorts of nutrients, like amino acids and collagen, that are found in bones. With these...

We still have a lot to learn about the microbiome, but one of the things we know for sure is that we diversity. ⁠ Probiotics are great for repopulating specific bacteria, but to ensure a diverse, robust microbiome, we can use Food as Medicine instead!⁠ As you're going through your week counting your 30 plants, here are some guidelines:⁠ 1. Only count the plant foods (no dairy, eggs, honey, or any meats).⁠ ⁠ 2. Spices and supplements totally count as bonus points for the micr