5 Best Natural Sugar Substitutes

"Some people may opt to use artificial sweeteners as sugar substitutes, however several studies have shown that they can have quite a lot of side effects, and the FDA has established an acceptable daily intake for each artificial sweetener."

Refined sugar, I understand is yet another thing that is recommended to eliminate if you have thyroid issues.  In searching for alternatives I came upon this article.  To see the list of 5 sugar substitutes, click on the link:  http://www.healthyandnaturalworld.com/5-best-natural-sugar-substitutes/ Pin It

The Health Benefits of Blackstrap Molasses

"Molasses is a thick syrup produced when the sugar cane plant is processed to make refined sugar for mass consumption. Whereas the toxic and unhealthy refined sugar is destined for our supermarket shelves, however, the highly nutritious molasses – which contains all the minerals and nutrients absorbed by the plant – is more likely to be sold as livestock feed instead.

Fortunately, the nutritional value of molasses is becoming better-known, and various grades of molasses are now being sold to us as baking ingredients, sugar substitutes, and mineral supplements. This is especially true of blackstrap molasses, the highest and most nutritious grade of molasses. Below is a list of blackstrap’s health benefits and advice on how to consume it as a health supplement."

To find out more benefits click here:

http://spiritfoods.net/health-benefits-of-blackstrap-molasses/

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Pumpkin Seeds

"Pumpkin seeds are one of nature's almost perfect foods. They are a natural source of beneficial constituents such as carbohydrates, amino acids and unsaturated fatty acids. They contain most of the B vitamins, along with C, D, E, and K. They also have the minerals calcium, potassium, and phosphorous. Pumpkin seeds have mainly been used to treat prostate and bladder problems, but they have also been known to help with depression and learning disabilities."

Read more of the article here:  

http://health.learninginfo.org/herbs/pumpkin-seeds.htm

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Bone Broth for Health Building: Nourishing the Liver and Kidneys

A great article by:Cindy Micleu, MTCM, LAc. 

"Winter is the ideal time for nourishing the Kidneys, and soup is the perfect winter food. Bone broth is prepared in cultures around the world as both a tasty, healthful soup and an easily digested medicinal food. The prolonged cooking of bones in water results in a broth rich in nutritional constituents that promote strength, tonify blood, nourish in times of sickness and rehabilitation, and help to prevent bone and connective tissue disorders."

To read the full article & the recipe, Click here Pin It