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Healthier Options for Your Sweet Tooth - Guest Post by Giselle Cooper

8/31/2014

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Have a sweet tooth?  Most people do.  While many tend to blame myriad woes—everything from weight gain to tooth decay—on having a sweet tooth, though, there isn’t actually anything intrinsically wrong with liking sweets.  In fact, many types of sweets can be good for you.  The troubles only really start pouring in once lack of moderation and a failure to pick “the good kind” of sweets enter the picture.  The former is all up to you and your self-discipline, of course.  As for the second, here are some healthy sweet alternatives to all that processed candy you’ve been shoving down your throat.  


1. Try healthy substitutes for dairy.  

A lot of sweet treats, from ice cream to pudding, use a lot of dairy products like milk and cream.  You don’t have to cut down completely on these—dairy too is good for you—but you can replace some portion of the dairy with a healthier alternative.  Yoghurt is a good option.  You can actually whip up a great parfait with it, some fresh fruit, and a few chopped nuts.

For something even more unusual, you can try kefir, which tastes much the same as yoghurt but may have even more health benefits.  There are actually kefir recipes for making treats like cheesecake and ice cream.  Who’s to say it can’t be used to make pudding too?

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2. Replace sugar with honey.  

Both of them pack caloric energy, yes, but honey has more nutrients to go with its calories.  It has proteins and amino acids, and is also known as an anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial substance.  Replace sugar in dessert recipes with honey where possible.  You can also drizzle it on whole wheat bread for a sweet snack or set aside a spoonful or two as a dip for crackers, fruit slices, or vegetable sticks.  This way, you satisfy your sweet tooth while also answering (the equally-common) craving for crunch.



3. Spice things up with cinnamon.

Cinnamon is actually an excellent substitute for sugar in a lot of beverages.  If you find yourself craving sweet coffee or tea in the morning, skip that sugar cube and throw a stick of cinnamon in the pot instead. Cinnamon also imparts a savory, gentle heat that many grow to love, besides being great at cutting bitterness.  It also has myriad health benefits, from regulation of blood sugar to reducing IBS symptoms. If you still want to add a bit of sweetener, put a dollop of honey in there instead of sugar.  



4. Go for healthier chocolate or healthier alternatives.

Different types of chocolate have different health benefits.  Generally, you want to go with something that has more cacao in it and less sugar, so that you can take advantage of all the flavanols found in cacao: dark chocolates are best, especially those not made with the “dutching" method.  Alternatively, you can try a chocolate substitute known as carob, which is naturally sweeter than chocolate.  Not everyone likes it, mind you, but a lot of people do find it a suitable substitute for chocolate in many recipes.


Image: Some rights reserved by Jeanny Schmidt
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Signs you might have a Zinc Deficiency

8/31/2014

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Zinc deficiency can cause some major problems, it will take longer to fight infections, your skin takes longer to clear up and many other symptoms.     You also want to make sure you're taking enough zinc, so your copper levels aren't too high, zinc supplements can help to even out the zinc/copper balance.  
5 Zinc Deficiency Symptoms You Need to Know
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Probiotics - better than Prozac for anxiety and depression?

8/27/2014

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Major studies have shown that taking probiotics may help with depression and anxiety.
If you have trouble with insomnia, taking probiotics can help you sleep, as your stomach is linked to your nervous system.     If you're Vegan there are many alternatives to dairy yogurt, such as saurkraut, or vegan supplements.  This article lists many more.
Forget Prozac - Try Probiotics to Ease Anxiety, Curb Depression and Elevate Mood | Wake Up World
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Why you should ditch air fresheners

8/26/2014

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Air Fresheners usually smell very cheap and nasty, that's because they are full of toxic chemicals which may have a bad impact on your health.   Scented oil sticks are a great way to naturally help with odours.  
5 Reasons to Ditch Air Fresheners – Women's Voices for the Earth
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Dangers of Food Dyes to your health

8/25/2014

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Food dyes can cause so many problems, with me I get headaches, but they can also cause hyperactivity in children, ADHD and many other problems.  Banned in some european countries, after reading this article you can see why.
The Dangers of Common Food Dyes | Wake Up World
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Tips and Herbs to help restore your menstrual cycle naturally

8/14/2014

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Menstrual problems seem to be becoming more and more common.   It can wreak havoc on your life and leave you feeling exhausted.   This article helps you to understand why this might be happening and has a long list of herbs which might help to regulate your cycle.   
How To Restore Your Menstrual Cycle Naturally - CureJoy
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7 anti-aging foods to stay sharp after 40 

8/14/2014

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Many will be happy to see coffee on this list! The rest of the anti-aging foods in this article are also worth incorporating into your diet.   
7 Foods You Need to Stay Sharp After 40 | Wake Up World
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Signs you have too much Cortisol - the stress hormone

8/14/2014

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Cortisol flows into our bloodstream when we are under high levels of stress, the side effects can be very damaging to our health, so it's important to learn how to relax!
10 Signs You Have WAY Too Much Cortisol | Wake Up World
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12Herbs & Spices to help ease Depression 

8/14/2014

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Depression is a horrible, sinking feeling which can be hard to shake.   This article lists some herbs which might help ease the symptoms of depression, along with some very good resources linked to each herb.   
12 Herbs and Spices for Depression (and Resources) - The Homestead Garden
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10 Anti-Aging Superfoods

8/14/2014

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These foods are full of anti-oxidants, essential fatty acids and help fight free radicals.  Very happy to see Walnuts on this list!
Top 10 Anti-Aging Superfoods -
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Essential oils are very highly concentrated and potent and it is important to always check the specific safety data provided. Keep out of reach of children, the elderly, and pets. 

Some oils may cause skin irritation in people with sensitive skin. It is recommended to perform a patch test before use. To patch test, place one drop on the back of your wrist and leave for an hour or more. If irritation or redness occurs wash the area with olive oil then cold water and do not use the oil.