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Stevia: The Turbulent Tale of a Natural Food Additive82

Stevia: The Turbulent Tale of a Natural Food Additive

If you have not heard of stevia, you're not alone. Certain forms of the this South American plant have only recently found tenuous approval as alternatives to zero calorie sweeteners in the United States. ...

9 comments    stevia aspartame sucralose
A Review of Dreamfall: The Longest Journey77

A Review of Dreamfall: The Longest Journey

When I first heard that Aspyr and Funcom had released a successor to the classic adventure game The Longest Journey, I had mixed feelings.

2 comments    computer game pc game review
The Dark Side of Zero-Calorie Sweeteners: Allergic Reactions to Aspartame, Sucralose, and More77

The Dark Side of Zero-Calorie Sweeteners: Allergic Reactions to Aspartame, Sucralose, and More

Not natural: an advertisement for sugar-free Chupa Chups lollipops. I love to blend. Hummus, smoothies, ice cream bases, it's all good. Recently I discovered a new blendable food item -- cream cheese. Excited, I started making up a few batches...

10 comments    stevia food allergy aspartame
Get Snacky: The Importance of Snacks in Children's Diets77

Get Snacky: The Importance of Snacks in Children's Diets

The clock’s hands slide toward 11:00 AM, lunchtime imminent. You wouldn’t know, though, because you are focused on whatever task is yours for the conquering. Perhaps you’re corralling the attention of...

3 comments    healthy fruit snacks
This Chihuahua Life: The Perks and Pitfalls of Chihuahua Ownership75

This Chihuahua Life: The Perks and Pitfalls of Chihuahua Ownership

I never planned to be the owner of a toy dog breed. When I revealed to my boss that my husband and I had adopted a chihuahua, a puzzled frown creased his face. "I can't see you as a small dog person," he confessed. I wholeheartedly agreed. Cody,...

11 comments    pets dogs dog
How to Make a Simple Black Dress Snazzy76

How to Make a Simple Black Dress Snazzy

Every red-blooded American woman has one. Tucked into a shadowy closet corner it waits for the opportune moment to emerge, dark and slinky. No, not the family skeletons...

4 comments    accessories women's fashion
Marine Minerals: The Incredible Health Benefits of Sea Vegetables75

Marine Minerals: The Incredible Health Benefits of Sea Vegetables

Want to make each bite of food go the extra mile in delivering much-needed mineral content? Then try eating sea vegetables! Sea vegetables, commonly referred to simply as seaweed, are rich in minerals,...

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Fast and Free Yoga Workouts Online77

Fast and Free Yoga Workouts Online

Yoga has many benefits.  A regular practice can lead to increased flexibility and strength, greater concentration, improved posture, larger lung capacity, a sense of calm, decreased blood pressure, and so forth.  However, between work and personal...

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Drink Your Vegetables: The Delicious Art of Green Smoothies74

Drink Your Vegetables: The Delicious Art of Green Smoothies

Although green smoothies do not look especially appetizing, they are a nutritious and great-tasting addition to any diet. A green smoothie is a smoothie that incorporates leafy greens, such as spinach, kale,...

15 comments    vegetable smoothie liquid diet
Home, Small Home: Montana Mobile Cabins for Green Living or Rental Retreat77

Home, Small Home: Montana Mobile Cabins for Green Living or Rental Retreat

(From the USGenWeb Archives Digital Map Library) Who says that bigger is better?  Small homes are increasing in popularity.  They can be thriftier to keep than regular-sized homes and support green living. ...

6 comments    mobile homes green living
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