Yeah, even that stevia. It's technically a type of artificial sugar. Listen, I love sugar, but sadly any sugar: natural fruit sugar, plant sugar(Stevia), cane sugar and especially artificial sugar is a no, no. So basically, if it's trying to be sugar, PUT IT DOWN. Yes, I know. Artificial sugar … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Spiced Latte – Protein Style
Get into the holiday season by transforming your boring protein into something sensational! This easy to follow protein recipe will sooth your cold nights and replenish your muscle while keeping your appetite at bay. 1 C. HOT milk of choice (skim, almond, etc.) 1 T. fresh or … [Read more...]
Eat It -New Sugar Free Beverage Hits The Shelf – Honest Tea
For those that love Honest Tea, but want a zero calorie, no sugar option, it's here. Honest Tea recently came out with a new flavor, Organic Passion Fruit Green Tea. It is sweetened with organic stevia which is "a South American leafy plant that provides natural zero-calorie sweetness". It is … [Read more...]
We Tried It – Activate “Hid In The Lid”
In past articles we spoke of the dangers of artificial sweeteners. It seems as though finding low calorie or no calorie drinks is quite the hassle if you are trying to avoid the poison (known as aspartame). The key to low calorie drinks is finding ones that contain stevia; the only true calorie … [Read more...]
Would You Like Some Nerve Gas With That?!
As a kid in high school I was definitely in love with my diet sodas and drinks. To me, they were a guilty pleasure that I could omit from my daily calorie intake. However, even during my childhood years I was warned of the dangers of artificial sweeteners. My mom would say " why are you drinking … [Read more...]
Zevia – The First “All Natural” Diet Soda
The beverage industries have been trying everything to come out with diet drinks that won't have awful side affects. However, even with everything out on the market the biggest contributors such as Pepsi and coke; havent' seem to hit the mark. The echo of my mom's comments that … [Read more...]
Coca- Cola Partners Up With Stevia
Well it's about time! I have been waiting for someone to corner the market by using stevia and now coke has done it through their Odwalla drinks. It's seems as though it's just a matter of time before then start using it in their soft drinks. Here's what Fitsugar had to say about … [Read more...]
Buy It – Stevia Clear
I will be the first to admit that I love artificial sweeteners. In high school I was an aspartame junkie; and I couldn't live without diet soda. Now, that I am older and possibly "wiser;" I have learned that aspartame and even sucralose (splenda) can cause some terrible side affects. Even … [Read more...]
Is “Sugar Free” Really Better For You?
With the new wave of obesity hitting America ... is sugar free really the way to go? Does replacing your sugar with alternative sources such as aspartame really keep you from gaining weight? If you have done any research on celebrities..... you would know that most of them consider … [Read more...]
