How carefully do you read labels? Hopefully pretty carefully. If not, it’s time to start! Some ingredients that are 100% on the NOT GOOD FOR YOU AT ALL list include artificial preservatives (like BHT & BHA), artificial colors (FD&C Red No. 40 or anything that looks similar to that) and artificial sweeteners (like acesulfame potassium, [...]
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Quick Tip – Label Reading
Posted by All Natural Annie on December 7, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/12/quick-tip-label-reading/
Healthy Addition: Sesame Seeds
These tiny little seeds commonly found on bagels actually contain unique lignans (plant compounds), which help to lower cholesterol. Sesame seeds are also a good source of zinc, phosphorous, calcium, and copper. Need one more reason to include them in your diet? They help to protect the liver from oxidative damage. So am I suggesting [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on August 24, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/08/healthy-addition-sesame-seeds/
Artichokes for Detoxifying & More!
I was reading up on the liver today and some of the foods that are excellent for liver health/detoxification. I’m happy to say that one of my ultimate favorites are on the list – artichokes! These prickly green, flower-like veggies act as blood purifiers and contain both liver-protective and liver-restorative properties. Clinical studies have also [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on March 11, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/03/artichokes-liver-health/
