Most of the agave nectar sold for consumption today is highly processed to increase its fructose content, in a manner similar high fructose corn syrup. Read more »
Tags: agave, agave nectar, diabetes, glycemic index, high fructose corn syrup, holistic nutrition, low-glycemic diet, natural sweeteners Posted in Ask the Herbalist, Functional Foods, Natural Health News, Natural Home, Natural Living | 12 Comments »
Research confirms that there are many ways to reduce your risk for age-related vision loss. Maintaining healthy vision is essential to healthy aging. Read more »
Tags: eye health, glycemic index, healthy aging, lutein, superfoods, vision, zeaxanthin Posted in Dietary Supplements, Functional Foods, Natural Health News, Scientific Research | 6 Comments »
Traditional recipes for refreshing, Southern style sweet tea usually rely on a pretty hefty amount of sugar for sweetness. This recipe uses stevia instead. Read more »
Tags: beverages, glycemic index, iced tea, stevia, sugar free recipes Posted in Recipes for Longevity | 4 Comments »
You may not have to swear off white bread and pasta to lose weight! Read more »
Tags: glycemic index, natural weight loss, phase 2, weight loss Posted in Natural Health News | 1 Comment »
Don't let blood sugar swings sabotage your health! Learn how to eat for balanced blood sugar. Read more »
Tags: diabetes, glycemic index, grass-fed beef, insulin, insulin resistance Posted in Natural Health News | 2 Comments »
Jean Carper debunks several myths about what foods are healthiest. Read more »
Tags: antioxidants, beta-carotene, caffeine, glycemic index, green tea, heart disease prevention, heart health, holistic nutrition, lycopene, natural health, Parkinson's, tea Posted in Jean Carper's Column | No Comments »
The best and worst food choices for women who want to get pregnant. Read more »
Tags: avocados, beans, coffee, fertility, glycemic index, peanuts Posted in Jean Carper's Column | 1 Comment »
Overeating rapidly-absorbed carbohydrates can be dangerous. Read more »
Tags: enzymes, glycemic index, obesity, phase 2 Posted in Natural Health News | 2 Comments »
Have you ever gone on a low-carbohydrate diet and found yourself counting sheep at night instead of sleeping? Read more »
Tags: blood sugar, glycemic index, sleep, whole grains Posted in Natural Health News | 1 Comment »
Chick peas have a very low glycemic index, which means they create steady blood sugar and are especially healthful for diabetics. They're also a great source of fiber making them anti-cholesterol. Curry powder contains curcumin, a powerful antioxidant believed to be anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer in addition to providing brain support. Read more »
Tags: cucurmin, curry, garlic, glycemic index, Hummus Posted in Recipes for Longevity | No Comments »
As bad for blood sugar as white bread, sugar and potatoes? Read more »
Tags: bagels, glycemic index Posted in Jean Carper's Column | No Comments »
Just learn which kinds actually can improve your health. Read more »
Tags: alternative healing, alternative health, apples, cancer prevention, glycemic index, heart disease prevention, heart health, natural healing, natural health, natural weight loss, obesity, weight loss Posted in Jean Carper's Column | 2 Comments »
Improving your diet can help prevent 75% of colon cancers. Read more »
Tags: alternative healing, alternative health, cancer prevention, colon cancer, fiber, folic acid, fruits, glycemic index, natural healing, natural health, natural weight loss, vegetables, weight loss Posted in Jean Carper's Column | No Comments »
Just clip and save these life-saving basics: the 10 most important research findings. Read more »
Tags: alternative healing, alternative health, antioxidants, cancer prevention, folic acid, glycemic index, green tea, heart disease prevention, heart health, holistic nutrition, natural healing, natural health, obesity, olive oil, omega-3s Posted in Jean Carper's Column | No Comments »
|
|

|
|