SPLENDA - THE SECRET ABOUT THIS POISON!

When you read the label on food and drinks claiming to have "0" calories and see the word "Sucralose" as one of the ingredients, put the product down slowing then run for your life!

Splenda is the commercial name and registered trade mark of a sucralose-based artificial sweetener derived from sugar.

When the British agribusiness sugar refining  company Tate & Lyle first introduced Splenda to consumers, they disguised the truth and in many opinions, misrepresented Splenda with aggressive marketing campaigns that promoted it as "Real Sugar". 

The truth about Splenda is it is a derivative of sugar, but ends up being nothing more than a toxic poison to the human body after chemicals like Chlorine are added.  One of many research studies conducted shows that additives breaks down the sugar until it becomes an artificial sweetener found to suppress beneficial bacteria in the gut and cause weight gain.

It is also said that Splenda is considered hepatotoxic and nephrotoxic which may lead to liver and kidney damage due to at least 7% of the poison (Splenda) remaining in the body 5-days after consumption.

Why does the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allow manufacturers to bring these kinds of products to market knowing that it poses danger to the health of mankind?  It's called capitalizing on the multi-trillion dollar weight loss industry, as well as the increase of sugar alternatives sought by diabetics.  I guess a quick fix is always more economical than educating society about all the wonderful natural alternatives to sugar like Stevia, honey and Agave.

I don't know what lobbyist are doing to protest the legalism of products like Splenda, but I do know that we need to continue educating ourselves on any new next-greatest-thing that hits the market.  In other words "Caveat Emptor" or in plain English, "Let the buyer beware". 

For more information about the dangers of Splenda go to Food Navigator and read the reports.

FASTING FOR THE NEW YEAR? HERE ARE 7 TIPS TO STAY ON TRACK

Many churches like to start the New Year charging their congregation to pray and fast for various reasons (prosperity, health, and favor). But, whatever the reasons, sometimes the fasting list seems hard to stick with for some of us and temptation shows up on every street corner. I call McDonald's, Wendy's and cake "The Good Evil".  I know - that's hilarious right?  But so true! 

Well, I've been down the New Year fasting road many times; matter of fact, my church is on a fast right now. This time I'm determined to face my fears and put on my armor with 7 ways to keep myself on track for the duration and deem myself “Empowered to Prosper”.  I'm pleased to share these tips with you.

1. GET DETERMINED TO REACH GOALS.  Realize that how you start the year could be a good indication of how it will be for the entire year. So if you start projects and never finish them, see the fast as a never-finish-anything habit-breaker. You will feel good about yourself each and every day you succeed.
2. TAKE IT ONE DAY AT A TIME. What I do is challenge myself at how many days I can go without sugar, bread or whatever is on the fast's list of "Do Not’s".  Each day I survive temptation, I feel empowered to prosper and pat myself on the back for encouragement to go the rest of the journey.
3. LEARN THE CLASSY ART OF SAYING “NO THANK YOU”.  Does it seems like every time you decide to diet, fast or sustain from eating, here comes your friends inviting you out, having a party, or your co-workers or boss bringing food in for the office?  It never fails!  So I decided to practice the art of saying “No Thank You” without insulting anybody.  What I do is just simply say with a smile, “No Thank You” I just ate, saying in the back of my mind, "I got goals to reach and you will not get me off track!"  And if it’s something that’s a weakness like sweets, bread etc.  I say “No Thank You” sweetly and say in the back of my mind, “Because cake is the devil”.  Oh, I'm laughing right now!  Every time you say “No Thank You”, you will feel more and more empowered to prosper.  Turn it into a game and count how many times and quirky ways you can talk yourself out of eating the wrong things.  It's fun!

18 TOTALLY STOMACH-TURNING REASONS TO READ FOOD LABELS

All this talk about making sure to read food labels and if we can't pronounce the ingredients then it's probably bad for us - means absolutely nothing if we don't know why.  Right?
Well, researchers have determined the origin of  18 Most Sickening Food Ingredients that is sure to help us in our quest to change our not so conscience eating habits.

Did you know that every day we may be eating foods that contain stuff called pink slime, ammonia, carbon monoxide and BPA?  If you're familiar with words like additives and preservatives, these are some of the chemicals added to food that according to the FDA are GRAS or "generally recognized as safe".
So should we just trust them to make decisions that keep us safe?

After reading this article from Health Magazine, about the 18 Most Sickening Food Ingredients in our food; decide for yourselves.

It's our responsibility to get educated about food and what’s good for us and our families.  So brace yourself!

GET THE BEST BODY - 7 SIMPLE RULES!

Although we exercise and believe that we eat healthy, at least most of the time; it seems like we just can't lose the weight. Not only can't we lose the pounds, we don't know what to do to change the composition of our bodies to look and feel fit.

Well, there is a science to weight loss and body contouring. Have you ever seen a person who is obviously over weight, but carries their weight well appearing solid and fit? Well it may be a result of them consistently going to the gym, only to tone up the fat that's on their bodies. However, the reason they aren't slimming down and losing the fat that's remains on their big-toned-bodies is because they're exercising, but not eating the right foods to lose the pounds.

So what do we do? Realize that approximately 90% of achieving a successful weight loss goal is the eating an not the exercising.  One rule is to lose the weight first, then after reaching your goal weight, begin a sensible exercise program to tighten and tone your beautiful new body.  Then make eating healthy and exercise a lifestyle.

So here is 7 Simple Rules described by BlackDoctor.org to get you in the best shape of your life in 2014.

Let's do it together!

HOW TO EAT TO GET THE BODY YOU WANT!

Many of us wonder how fitness experts and bodybuilders get the body they have, particularly, what and how they eat to get and keep those to-die-for bodies.  Well, here is a list of the types of foods these people eat daily, and information on how to incorporate them into our diets.

 

So let's do what they do and see if it works!

14 BEST DIETING RULES

Every year many of us make New Year resolutions concerning our health and wellness, only to forget our affirmations  after a few days of starting the plan.  Why?  Because it's easy for our good intentions to get lost in the shuffle of every day life.  So, I'm sharing MSN Healthy Living 14 Dieting Rules that is guaranteed to keep us on track.

Check them out here.