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7 Halloween Recipes With No Added Sugar

Abbie SawyerRecipes

When the Sugar Bug Bites Halloween is fun! With the cozy fall weather, vibrant costumes, corny jokes, parties, and decorations — what’s not to enjoy? Well, we hear from patients again and again that they feel stuck when it comes to holidays like Halloween because it’s tough to celebrate without all the added SUGAR. Between parties and trick-or-treating, candy and …

“That Sugar Film” Event — A Sweet Success

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At last week’s Wellness Wednesday screening of That Sugar Film, nearly 100 people turned out to the Varsity Theater to share in this Des Moines debut. A Community Event The event was made even better thanks to our community partners. Fresh Cafe and Market, with Kerri Rush at the helm, provided incredible sugar-free snacks in the lobby, including kale chips, fruit-infused lemonade, …

New Study: More Sugar, Not Less, is the Secret to Health

Chris LorangThe Research, Your Best Life

A new study reveals something incredible about chronic diseases. Scientist have discovered that more sugar, not less, may be the answer to our nation’s morbidity and mortality problems. “We are now encouraging food manufacturers to boost the sugar content in their products,” said head researcher, John Malt. “We think we have discovered that the answer to heart disease, diabetes, obesity and premature death; more …

Tips for Avoiding the Holiday Sugar Bug (Paleo Dessert Recipe Included)

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Everyday life provides plenty of sugary temptations – from the ones that are easy to spot, like sodas and candy bars, to the more insidious kinds of hidden sugar, like in flavored yogurts, spaghetti sauce, crackers, and salad dressings. But once we hit Halloween, followed by Thanksgiving, holiday parties, and New Year’s celebrations, it can be  one long descent into …