While we all want our food to taste good, there are certain chemicals that are used in foods to improve their taste, but have some very harmful effects on the body. Many of these chemicals are also known as excitotoxins. An excitotoxin is a chemical that causes a brain cell to become overexcited and fire…

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Healthy food leads to a healthy body

Almost everyone is affected by the C-word in some way, shape or form and with October being “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” we all have it on our minds. For that reason our next event will be on the topic of Cancer and Nutrition. Over the years there has been a lot of conversation on different…

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Benefits of honey and cinnamon

  Uses of Pure Honey & Cinnamon Honey and cinnamon, when mixed together works like a medicine.  Cinnamon possess essential oils, when when mixed with honey, produces hydrogen peroxide which has the ability to stop the growth of bacteria and fungus.  Honey is also known to enhance the immune system, reduce inflammation, and stimulate cell…

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When we consume carbohydrates, we are really consuming sugar, but just in a different form.  Carbohydrates are sugar (glucose) molecules bonded together.  When we eat carbohydrates, the pancreas releases insulin to bring down the blood sugar levels.  The hormone insulin also causes our metabolism to store food energy for later.  When we keep eating carbohydrates,…

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