A few weeks ago, Thomas and I packed our bags and headed north! Our first stop was to visit family in Detroit, but after a few days in the D, we were off to Toronto. We actually made a little road trip out of it. From Detroit, we headed north. While crossing in to Canada, we had our car searched- I’m talking the kind of stuff you see in the movies- searched, the kind that makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up, scary! Probably didn’t help that we were driving through before 5am, but it made for a great story afterwards.
Before heading to Toronto, we made a little pit stop at Niagara Falls and had the best time hanging around and exploring. But before long, we were ready to head to Toronto. Knowing we did not have much time, we made a list of the FIVE things we just had to do in Toronto. 1. The Distillery District. This area is older than the city of Toronto itself. There were tons of adorable little shops, brick walkways adorned with ivy covered building, and lots and lots of flowers. I was totally in heaven with all of the picturesque buildings and fun shops! If you follow me on Snapchat or Instagram, you got a sneak peek at the fabulous view from our AirBnB! We could literally look out of our bed and see the Toronto skyline and the harbor. It was fabulous! 2. The second thing that you must do in Toronto in 24 hours would definitely be to catch a game at The Rodgers Centre! After all, this was the entire reason we made the trek up to Toronto. Both Thomas and I were so impressed with the stadium. The number of food options inside really beats out all of the other ballparks we have been to. And You can literally rent a hotel room in the outfield, how cool is that? 3. Edge Walk at The CN Tower. Now I know what you’re thinking- I’m crazy. And while I can’t disagree with you on that one, this experience is one that is life changing y’all and I have to recommend it to anyone and everyone! After a brief but thorough info session, you are suited up and shipped to the top of The CN Tower, 116 stories high. We leaned over the city, we fell backwards over the city, heck, we even threw up a Hook ‘Em over the city. All while being 1168 feet up in the air. 4. St Lawrence Market. If you haven’t noticed yet, Thomas and I have a love for markets. We will find them wherever we go, and we will explore them for as long as we can. We popped in to the St. Lawrence Market just before we headed out of Toronto and could not have been happier. There were so many different kinds of foods, and desserts, and crafts we were in heaven. Thomas and I shared some delicious Chinese food, snacked on some sweet pastries and rounded off our souvenir shipping. We could have easily spent another four hours here. 5. So maybe this place is a chain, and we all know I am totally against chains, but their ice coffee is off the chain! Thomas and I stopped in to Tim Horton’s after we left the Blue Jay’s game for a quick bite and ended up falling in love with their ice coffee! I’d totally pop in for an ice coffee if I’m ever in Toronto again. We had the best time in Toronto, and I totally wish we had more time to spend exploring this fabulous city, but I know we’ll be back eventually. Where have you been traveling lately? The post "24 HOURS IN TORONTO" was appeared first on tastesbuds travels
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I love Stevia! It is one of many healthy, yet zero calorie, sweeteners. Don’t use harmful artificial sweeteners! Use natural alternatives to pure sugar!
Four Natural Sweeteners That Are Actually Healthy Care2 – Authority Nutrition Column “There are quite a few sweeteners that are perfectly safe to eat. They are low in calories, low in fructose and taste very sweet. Here are 4 natural sweeteners that are actually healthy. 1. Stevia Stevia is a very popular low-calorie (Dr. Bill: “Actually ZERO calorie!”) sweetener. It is extracted from the leaves of a plant called Stevia rebaudiana. This plant has been grown for sweetness and medicinal purposes for centuries in South America. There are several sweet compounds found in Stevia leaves, the main ones are Stevioside and Rebaudioside A. Both are many hundred times sweeter than sugar, gram for gram. Stevia is very sweet, but has virtually no calories. There are some studies in humans showing Stevia to have health benefits:
If you need to sweeten something, Stevia may be the healthiest choice. However… many people really hate the taste of Stevia. It does depend on the brand though, you may need to experiment to find one that you like. (Dr. Bill: “I recommend Now ‘Better Stevia’ Brand”) 2. Erythritol Erythritol is another low-calorie sweetener. It is a sugar alcohol that is found naturally in certain fruits, but if you’re buying powdered erythritol then it will most likely be made via an industrial process. It contains 0.24 calories per gram, or about 6% of the calories as sugar, with 70% of the sweetness. Erythritol doesn’t spike blood sugar or insulin levels and has no effect on biomarkers like cholesterol or triglycerides. It is absorbed into the body from the intestine, but eventually excreted from the kidneys unchanged. Studies show that erythritol is very safe. However, same as with other sugar alcohols, it can cause digestive issues if you consume too much at a time. Erythritol tastes very much like sugar, although it can have a mild aftertaste. I wouldn’t say that erythritol is “healthy” – but it certainly doesn’t appear to be harmful in any way and seems to be better tolerated than most other sugar alcohols. 3. Xylitol Xylitol is a sugar alcohol with a sweetness similar to sugar. It contains 2.4 calories per gram, or about 2/3rds of the caloric value of sugar. Xylitol appears to have some benefits for dental health, reducing the risk of cavities and dental decay. It may also improve bone density, helping to prevent osteoporosis (14). Xylitol doesn’t raise blood sugar or insulin levels. However, as with other sugar alcohols, it can cause digestive side effects at high doses. If you have a dog in your home, then you might want to keep xylitol out of the house because it is highly toxic to dogs. 4. Yacon Syrup Recently I reviewed a rather unique sweetener called Yacon syrup. It is harvested from the Yacon plant, which grows natively in the Andes in South America. This sweetener has recently become popular as a weight loss supplement, because one study found that it caused significant weight loss in overweight women. It is very high in fructooligosaccharides, which function as soluble fibers that feed the good bacteria in the intestine. Yacon syrup can help against constipation and it has various benefits due to the high amount of soluble fiber. Don’t eat too much at a time though, as it can cause digestive problems. What About ‘Less Bad’ Sugars Like Honey? There are several popular sweeteners that health conscious people often eat instead of sugar. This includes coconut sugar, molasses, honey and maple syrup. I recently wrote an article making the case that they really aren’t much different from sugar. They may contain slightly smaller amounts of fructose and some tiny amount of nutrients, but your liver really won’t be able to tell the difference. However… I should definitely clarify something here. The harmful effects of sugar depend completely on the context. Most of the studies are done on people who are already eating a high-carb, Western junk food diet. For those people, especially those who are overweight and/or insulin resistant, large amounts of sugar are downright toxic. There are a few people who might want to avoid sugar-based sweeteners completely. This includes food addicts, binge eaters and people who are on a very low-carb, ketogenic diet. Other people can eat sugar in small amounts without any harm. It is still empty calories and will still be bad for your teeth, but it won’t harm your metabolism, give you fatty liver or end up destroying your health. If you’re one of those people who eat healthy but like to to bake stuff with healthy ingredients, then I don’t see a problem with using natural sweeteners like honey as long as the majority of your diet is based on real food. The post "NATURAL SWEETENERS THAT ARE HEALTHY TO USE!" was seen first on Traditional Naturopath Discover how naturopathic medicine can help you. Consult with a Naturopathic Doctor - Dr. Amauri Caversan, ND. Scrolling through the list of conditions that IV therapy can treat can seem a little overwhelming. It is true that there are many conditions that can benefit from IV therapy so in the next series of blogs we hope to help you understand how specific nutrients can help certain conditions and why.
Let’s begin with the Immune Boosting IV. This IV is ideal when you know you will be exposed to illness for example prior to a long flight, if you have family or co-workers around you who are sick or if you are feeling a bit off. It can also help speed a slow recovery following illness to get back to feeling 100%. The immune boosting bag has a combination of nutrients to balance it out along with healthy doses of zinc, selenium and vitamin C. Zinc – this trace element is required in over 100 enzymatic reactions in the body and is found in high concentrations in several tissues including the skin, retina (eyes), prostate, red and white blood cells RBC & WBC). By increasing zinc, we can support the WBC’s, our immune system’s work horse. Selenium – this antioxidant works to protect the body from oxidation caused from inflammation during illness while also playing an important role in the formation of glutathione to support optimal detoxification. Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) – this powerhouse supports the immune system by increasing macrophage activity. To be clear these are the white blood cells that locate and “eat” foreign particles like viruses, bacteria and fungi. As the same time vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and supports the adrenal glands through the stress of illness. Its never fun to come down with a cold or a flu but it does happen and the Immune Boosting IV is here to help you through it! For more information on our IV lounge & IV treatments click here! The post "Who Can Benefit from an Immune Boosting IV Treatment?" was appeared first on decereclinic.com Know more about the benefits of iv vitamin therapy and how it can help you achieve optimum health. The IV Lounge is a highly recommended drip clinic in Toronto. Go check them out at www.theivlounge.ca |
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