Unveiling the Truth: Busting Common Myths about Weight Loss”
There is no shortage of weight loss advice. As wide and varied as the opinions are it is easy to feel overwhelmed and not know who to believe, or where to start. Instead of fixating on individual opinions, let’s identify the most effective course of action for you. Because what gets lasting results is…
Read MoreThe Hidden Dangers of Filtered Water
Only one in three of Americans drinks unfiltered tap water. The other 67% is split equally between bottled and home filtered water.
While I keep bottled water on hand for guests because it is convenient, for my own drinking water, I have gone the filtered route for about as long as I can remember. Although bottled water overall is pretty inexpensive, a case of 16.9 oz bottles is just over 3 gallons of water. Where one water filter will provide between 25-40 gallons. So, at least for me, it’s still much more economical to purchase replacement filters than it would be to continue to buy cases upon cases of water.
But there is a hidden danger to filtered water that many people aren’t aware of.
If you’re like me you think filtered water is cleaner and has fewer contaminants then tap water.
Common contaminants in tap water
Nitrates
Arsenic
Microorganisms, bacteria and viruses
Aluminum
Fluoride
Unfortunately, filtered water can make you sick!
Wait!….. What?
Read on to learn what may be lurking in your filtered water.
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Read MoreThe Skinny on Artificial Sweeteners
Unless you’ve been stranded on a deserted island, by now you have heard how eating too much sugar, especially “added sugar’ such as you find in candy, cakes, cookies, and most breakfast cereals to name a few, negatively impacts our health. When reading labels at the grocery store you will be hard pressed to find many…
Read More3 Breakfast Foods to Start Your Day Off Right.
Kickstart Your Morning with These 3 Breakfast Foods. Do you eat breakfast every day? Are you eating the same thing all the time? Do you need a bit of inspiration to make breakfast interesting again? Here are three foods you will want to include in your mornings. Including protein at every meal has many advantages,…
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