Let’s Get Clear On Colors

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…manufacturers in Europe responded to these actions by systematically removing artificial colors and replacing them with natural food dyes such as beet juice extract, paprika, or turmeric. Artificial Colors in…

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The Sweet Stuff: Part 1

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…they are not a health concern. Learn to recognize ingredients that are synonymous with added sugars. Added Sugars On The Label Sugar Cane sugar Beet sugar Brown sugar Corn syrup…

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The Sweet Stuff: Part 3

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…words that indicate added sugars: Agave Cane juice Cane sweetener Dextrose Evaporated beet juice Fructose Glycerin Molasses Sucanat Sucrose Sugar (including brown, cane, confectioner’s, granulate, invert, malt, maple, raw and…

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Eating to Beat the Heat

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…apple, beet and ginger root concoction. The cool mixture of fruits and vegetables creates a calming sensation while the ginger adds a spice to the summer afternoon. The combination is…

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