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Xylitol is a natural sugar alcohol that has been recognized by dentists and health professionals worldwide as a great alternative to white sugar. Commonly found in chewing gum and breathmints, Xylitol is known to have a many health benefits associated with its use. 1. Safe For Diabetics Unlike sugar, xylitol is not easily converted to [...]

…At least at California Pizza Kitchen. I went there for lunch recently and was surprised by all the diabetes-friendly, healthful choices on the menu. When I was done (and I had leftovers!) I was completely satisfied and felt great. My meal was low in sugar, high in fiber, and based primarily on whole plant foods. [...]

On Tuesday, food ed Heather Meldrom and I were lucky enough to attend an Italian wine tasting event at Eataly, the new Italian-foods super-store that Mario Batali and his partner, Joe Bastianich, recently opened in NYC. Plenty has been written about the place, and by all accounts the crowds are insane (sometimes there’s a line [...]

Photo: Kelly Rossiter Unlike yesterdays post on Hen of the Woods mushrooms, chanterelles are a well known ingredient. They aren’t available for very long, so if you find them at your farmers’ market, don’t miss the opportunity to eat them. I guess it’s just as well that you can’t get them often, because they are [...]

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Patients over 65 years of age who have severe sepsis have a significantly high risk of long-term cognitive and physical functioning problems, say researchers from University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor in the medical journal JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about 750,000 people [...]

Photo: WWF The Amazon rainforest, one of the largest and most diverse ecosystem on the planet, has been a virtual treasure-trove for ambitious biologists aiming to uncover new species. In the last ten years alone, scientists have identified 1,200 remarkable organisms which were previously unknown — at the rate of three new discoveries being made [...]

I often get asked “What’s the best alternative to refined sugar?” I always recommend that people should make the switch to xylitol, raw cane sugar or raw honey for sweetening purposes. Below is a quick summary of why I believe xylitol makes for a great alternative to sugar. What is Xylitol? Xylitol was originally discovered [...]

People often ask me what they can “take” to prevent, manage, or reverse type 2 diabetes. Since you’re reading this, you probably already know the basic answer: there is no cure-pill or magic bullet; you need to follow a healthy eating plan and a regular exercise routine. That said, though, I do recommend some supplements [...]

Store-bought candies make an easy filling. Hosting a spooky gathering this Halloween? Try these dark, rich, caramel-filled doughnut holes. They’ll be a welcome bit of sweetness on a ghoulish night. Credits to:Everyday Food Blog – MarthaStewart.com