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Food and Drink

Food and Drink

Naturally Savvy is the perfect destination for learning about great natural and organic foods and drinks for you and your family to enjoy.

  • Canadian Grocery Chain To Remove Artificial Colors and Flavors

    Canadian Grocery Chain To Remove Artificial Colors and Flavors
    Guest

    Loblaws, Canadas largest grocer, is banishing artificial colours and flavours from its signature Presidents Choice line of products, The Globe and Mail has learned. Galen G. Weston, executive chairman of Loblaw Cos. Ltd., will make the announcement at the companys annual general meeting on Thursday. Although its a challenging task, particularly when it comes to candy and ...

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  • Four Things Grosser Than Pink Slime

    Four Things Grosser Than Pink Slime
    Guest

    The specter of pink slimepureed, defatted, and ammonia-laced slaughterhouse scrapshas caused quite the uproar over the past six weeks. (The latest: Propublica has a great explainer on pink slime and other filler products.) The current fixation on pink slime may well lead to the demise of the product; already, supermarket and fast-food chains and school cafeterias are opting to stop adding ...

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  • Beans, Beans, Good For The Heart

    Beans, Beans, Good For The Heart
    Naturally Savvy

    Which traditional food is inexpensive, packed with fiber and protein and can lower your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and colon cancer? Beans! Beans are classified as legumes, a category which also includes peas and lentils. With over 13,000 species, the nutritional powerhouses pack more punch than most other foods, and with fewer calories to boot. About half a cup of cooked beans (appro...

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  • Jerusalem Artichokes

    Jerusalem Artichokes
    Yvonne Voulgaris Smythe

    Indigenous to North America, the Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) is neither from Jerusalem, nor is it an artichoke. In fact, when in bloom, it has beautiful yellow flowers (undoubtedly because it is part of the sunflower family), and the root is aesthetically reminiscent of ginger and other earthy vegetables (i.e. potatoes, radishes, etc.). Jerusalem Artichoke Facts Its name ...

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  • Dangers of Dehydration

    Dangers of Dehydration
    Tara Hantske

    Dehydration is all too common among Americans, especially during the winter months. It can be difficult to get enough fluids just to maintain proper hydration - take into account in your workouts and dry weather and it can seem like a full-time job. However, dehydration a serious condition and potential danger that needs attention. Check out these common statistics about dehydration: 75% of...

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  • What To Drink If You Have Diabetes

    What To Drink If You Have Diabetes
    Susanna Deering

    Food and eating can be a stressful thing when you have diabetes. If youre living with type 1, type 2 or gestational diabetes, meal times can be a cause of stress; but what about to drink? Another source of worry is what to drink when you have diabetes. If youre controlling your diabetes and blood sugar by diet and exercise or with medications and insulin, you still need to becautiousof the food...

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  • Healthy Egg Nog Recipe

    Healthy Egg Nog Recipe
    Samantha Peris

    Sugar free, dairy free eggnog with a baby makin twist...yep, you heard that right. Holidays are just around the corner, and I for one am craving a little delicious nog. I try to steer clear of the commercial eggnog (non-organic dairy, that is loaded with refined sugar and often other unpronounceable ingredients). So I have been on a mission to make a healthy nutty nog substitute adding in a few...

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  • Phytonutrients: The Healing Power of Plants

    Phytonutrients: The Healing Power of Plants
    Paulette Millis

    We all hear about the value of eating our fruits and veggies. Lets take a look at the power of phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are from plants (phyto means from plants in Greek) and are neither vitamins nor minerals. Phytochemical simply means plant chemicals. Researchers estimate there are 30,000 to 50,000 of these, 1,000 of which have been isolated, and a mere 100 analyzed and tested....

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  • Smoothies and Shakes On The Go!

    Smoothies and Shakes On The Go!
    RockIt Body Fitness Experts

    We know that while you are pressed for time, you try to stay on top of healthy eating. In this busy world it can be hard to know how to do both. What could be simpler than drinking your fruits and vegetables for a meal? In this article, you will learn how to make a delicious shake in just minutes that will not pack on unintentional pounds. There is frequent talk in the nutrition world ...

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  • Is Coffee Healthy? The Debate Continues

    Is Coffee Healthy? The Debate Continues
    Rachel Hynd

    Is coffee really bad for us? Why has it gotten such a bad rap? In this article, I would like to make a case for this revered beverage so that coffee lovers can make informed choices about it and receive the health benefits (yes benefits!) it has to offer. Here is a brief history: The Arabica tree originates from Ethiopia. The green bean, from the tree, was ground and mix...

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