Monthly Archives: December 2012
Stevia — Another Sweet Alternative
Stevia rebaudiana is a shrub native to South America. Its leaves have been used there for centuries to sweeten beverages. Stevia-based sweeteners have zero calories, yet are as much as 200-300 times sweeter than sucrose (table sugar). Some products may … Continue reading
Who is this Maven of Health???
Have you wondered about me and what my blog name means — Maven of Health? According to Wikipedia, a maven (also mavin) is a trusted expert in a particular field, who seeks to pass knowledge on to others. The word … Continue reading
Xylitol — A Sweet Alternative
We’ve all heard stories of the negative effects of sugar on our bodies. We actually consume a significant amount of sugar each day, and a lot of that — perhaps as much as 70% — is hidden in foods we … Continue reading
The God Memorandum
Today I’d like to switch gears and share something which really spoke to me from a blog post I just read from my health coach classmate Maggie Pimm (maggiepimm.com). It’s part of a quote from a book entitled “The Greatest … Continue reading
Probiotics — The Friendly Bacteria
In my last post I mentioned that “Probiotics taken in any form will help get rid of “bad” bacteria while ensuring that “good” bacteria remain at optimum levels.” So today I want to introduce you to the concept of what … Continue reading
Tips for Avoiding the Dreaded Winter Cold
Hi again. We’re getting right into the winter season pretty soon and I thought the following tips would help you avoid the all-too-frequent winter cold. As if scraping ice off the windshield and facing the perils of slippery sidewalks weren’t … Continue reading
Do Your Bit to Save Our Planet
WELCOME TO MY BLOG! I’m continuing to share health tips and information, as well as fun and interesting tidbits with you. I hope you enjoy, provide feedback, and come back for more. If you like what you read, please comment … Continue reading
Vitamin D – The Sunshine Vitamin
WELCOME TO MY BLOG! I’m looking forward to sharing health tips and information, as well as fun and interesting tidbits with you each week. I hope you’ll enjoy, provide feedback, and come back for more. If you like what you … Continue reading
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