Organic Butter

Carol’s Facebook Quick Tips #26 I don’t recommend replacing butter with processed margarine/tub spreads. Organic butter contains many nutrients, some even protect us from heart disease! It contains Vitamin A, Vitamin E, lecithin and a number of other anit-oxidants which can help strengthen our immune system. It also contains the medium chain fatty acids that…

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Apple Cider Vinegar

Carol’s Facebook Quick tips Apple Cider Vinegar increases energy consumption in the body and is great for people trying to lose weight. It is recommended that you drink 1 – 2 tsp. with 8 oz of water before each meal. I mix mine with 2 packages of Vanilla Stevia. I also use it in dressings,…

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MSG

Carol’s Facebook Quick Tips #23 MSG is a flavor enhancer found in many fat free and sugar free products. It effects our brain and makes want to eat more. The gov’t doesn’t require food manufacturers to list it in the ingredients if it is less than 79%. Manufacturers can claim there is no “MSG” in…

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Label Detective

Carol’s Facebook Quick Tips #22 If you were to see me in the grocery store today you’d see I become somewhat of a Sherlock Holmes. Okay, no pipe and no magnifying glasses (yet) but I have become a “Label Detective” for sure. My lasted investigation: Carrageenan.  Although it’s not as bad as some ingredients I…

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