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Sugar Substitutes - SmartChoiceMD

Aspartame Versus Sugar: Our bodies have a natural affinity for sweet things, as the sugars in fruits and other plants are a healthy source of energy. Unfortunately, many corporations have taken advantage of this biological instinct, and have created artificial chemicals, such as aspartame, that trick our taste buds into thinking that we are eating something sweet and healthy.

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Fatty Foods

Although many of our favorite foods and beverages taste really good, when we consume them, they can cause painful inflammation. The word inflammation, originally from a Latin root for “fire” and “flame”, refers to the fact that the cellular tissue in our bodies essentially respond as if they were being burned by the foods and beverages that we consume. Over time, chronic inflammation can contribute to a host of lethal diseases, including cardiovascular and heart problems, arthritis, and even some forms of cancer.Below is a list of inflammatory foods to avoid eating, as well as some healthy alternatives:

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Healthy Dinner Recipes from SmartChoiceMD

Eating healthy is becoming a way of life for many people, and there is no better way to do so than by spending time in the kitchen trying out some of today’s tastiest and healthiest recipes. Whether you’re a vegetarian or a person who doesn’t consider a meal to be a meal unless there’s meat on your plate, there are many recipes that are easy to prepare, taste great and are healthy for the whole family.

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Easy, Healthy Snacks with SmartChoiceMD

The emphasis on nutrition has never been more prevalent as it is today and with individuals and families being on the go to work, school, and everywhere else in between, eating healthy has never been so challenging. The best way to fuel your body and keep it going throughout the day is to have plenty of healthy snacks to munch on at home, in the car, at work or anywhere else. While baby carrots and apples have been the usual go-to options, there are plenty of other healthy snack ideas that are delicious and will keep your taste buds on their toes.

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SmartChoiceMD's "Farm to Table"

While revolutions in food processing techniques led to the rise of fast food and overstuffed grocery stores bursting with products from every shelf, today people are starting to realize that eating healthy involves more than counting calories or ingredients, but also making a connection to the source of from where all your food comes.