Natural Sugar Substitute

By Esther George

A lot of the info out there currently points to the fact that products claiming to be natural sweeteners are not natural or even better sugar substitute to processed sugar. They are artificial products made with chemicals that potentially have negative side effects some of which are known and a lot of which are still unknown.

To be defined as a sugar substitute, the end product must contain other ingredients which could be man made or artificial with the end result as a finished product that is a substitute to pure sugar. As a result a lot of the sugar substitutes on the market contain several other ingredients.

Natural sweeteners are often used to refer to artificial sweeteners. Essentially, anytime a product contains additives and preservatives it is no longer natural even though it might still contain some other natural ingredients. A natural sugar substitute should be not processed or contain preservatives. This is very had to do hence most products are really not natural.

Understanding the meaning of what is a natural sweetener is crucial when you're concerned about your health and safety when using a sugar substitute product. The recent concern over artificial sweeteners is that these synthetic sweeteners may pose a huge health danger to those that use them .

The major health concern with synthetic sweeteners is that they have been associated with cancer. In some studies, sugar substitutes have been shown to cause cancer in lab animals. Also the use of such sweeteners has also been shown to cause weight gain. This is an important point to note since so many folks use substitutes as a method to avoid the empty calories of sugar and to help in weight loss.

There's a better choice in a sugar substitute. That better choice is to select a natural sweetener that truly is healthy and has been proven to be healthy. This natural choice is honey. You can find honey is both liquid and crystal form. Either form is a hundred percent natural. It can be employed in all the same ways you would use regular sugar or a substitute.

Another benefit of honey is that it tastes very good with no after taste or nasty smell. Unlike some artificial sweeteners, that leaves an after taste in your mouth and can't really be used for baking most items.

Finally, when looking for a sugar substitute you have to be careful and avoid most artificial sweeteners as they are essentially chemicals with potential negative side effects. Instead consider replacing sugar from your diet with honey a natural sweetener that we know is safe and healthy. - 31875

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Weight Loss Diets To Avoid

By Robert Chatman

In today's world, it seems that almost any topic is open for debate. While I was gathering fast weight loss tips for this article, I was quite surprised to find some of the issues I thought were settled are actually still being openly discussed.

Weight loss can be such a struggle that we start thinking we have to do something drastic to see results -- diets, pills or those weird fitness gadgets on infomercials that promise instant success. The true secret to weight loss is this: Make small changes each and every day and you'll slowly (but surely) lose those extra pounds. Weight loss is extremely difficult when you feel like you are depriving yourself. Instead of being a positive and exciting experience, losing weight becomes a struggle against yourself.

Who else wants to lose fat permanently, increase energy, stop cravings, and end the need to diet ever again? Well that is most of us, right? Weight loss surgery limits the amount of food you can take in. Some operations also restrict the amount of food you can digest. Weight loss is primarily the result of the liver converting stored fat into usable energy. This process not only requires sufficient water intake, but it can be greatly accelerated by consumption of an abundance of clean, healthy water.

See how much you can learn about fast weight loss tips when you take a little time to read a well-researched article? Don't miss out on the rest of this great information.

Weight loss experts show you this exercise plan that promotes weight loss. This workout highlights week 3. Weight loss is one of those subjects that it seems everyone is always talking about. It seems you can't go anywhere without seeing or hearing some type of weight loss message. Weight loss pills could either suppress your appetite to limit your food intake or helps you get rid of your body fats. The assistance that these pills give you must be maintained for long term and must be paired with diet and exercise.

Weight loss programs are many. There are many other weight loss formulas. Weight loss pills can be very dangerous in both their pharmaceutical form and their "natural" counterparts. So weight-loss pills should generally be taken only as a last resort, probably before weight-loss surgery would be considered. Weight Loss Drugs have not sound effects for every over-weight person but it may very hardly suitable for everyone. Prescription Weight Loss Drugs are prescribed by doctors for the patients who have to face weight issues.

Many diets work well at first to help you lose weight, however, as your weight loss progress, it becomes increasingly difficult to lose weight, and many people end up giving up the diet. Why do so many people fail at diets? I've been asked to review diets, books, products, food, and even audition for weight loss shows. The Wii Fit is one of the most popular of the weight loss programs that are on the market today.

It never hurts to be well-informed with the latest on fast weight loss tips. Compare what you've learned here to future articles so that you can stay alert to changes in the area of quick weight loss. - 31875

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Dog Training Tips To Train Any Pet Dog

By Robert Brown

The dog should be trained to eat at every place. He should be told how to eat indoors or outdoors. This is necessary in case you need to take the dog to any event or show.

An important part of dog training is to train him to use the crate. Then you can carry the crate anywhere. The puppy should be trained to sit in the crate. As far as potty training is concerned, you should buy a flexi leash and train the dog to go potty there.

The dog should be trained to stay quiet when you are driving the vehicle. He should sit quietly. You can then reward him by giving him his favorite thing to eat. So he will follow your order every time and not make a lot of noise when you are driving.

The dog training sessions are useful in getting your dog to respect you and accept your orders. You can control him and not worry about your dog getting out of your control for any reason

You should never beat or kick your puppy. This will have a bad effect on him and he will not accept your orders. You can warn the dog by saying "No". Also teach him to use the toilet every time and clean the spot where he urinates sometimes.

Some dogs love chewing the furniture. The reason can be that he just likes chewing things. You can stop him from doing so. You can buy some good chewing toys that will catch the interest of your puppy and not make him feel bored.

Foul tasting but non toxic substances are available at various store. These can be painted onto objects so that the dog does not chew them. It is also possible to use the Aversion therapy with much success.

Obedience training is an important part of dog training. You should not have long sessions in which he gets bored. Using violence will not help at all. You should also adopt simpler commands for dogs. - 31875

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Read more about how to train a Puppy to go Potty. Find out how you can train a Puppy not to bark.

An Overview Of Weight Loss Supplements From The Dark Side

By Katherine Crawford M.S.

Some weight loss supplements have little effect on the body and are relatively harmless. Other supplements have tremendous effects and can damage your health permanently. Unfortunately, said supplements are readily available to anybody that has the money.

How is it that these things are so readily available? Well, first, the US government decided to deregulate the supplement industry over a decade ago. And, second, there are multiple websites that can get you the goods with little chance of detection.

So here is an overview of the weight loss dark side:

1. Steroids. Many doctors would have you believe that steroids do not work. The truth is that they do work. They are extremely effective at building muscle mass and burning fat. But they can also have permanent consequences.

2. Testosterone precursors. Milder forms of steroids, these supplements were commonly used by athletes under the pretense that they were legal. Well, the government has now banned these supplements but you can still get them online.

3. The giant hormone. The main culprit for gigantism, human growth hormone is taken by many athletes for enhanced fat burning and muscle building. It truly is a wonder drug. But it also causes some nasty side effects like excessive organ growth.

4. TRIAC. This supplement gained a lot of popularity in Europe when it first hit the market. Its main function is to increase output from the thyroid. Doing so increases your metabolism. A faster metabolism accelerates weight loss. Unfortunately, this can seriously damage your heart.

5. Herbal steroids. Lots of supplement companies have jumped on the steroid bandwagon and begun selling herbal preparations that allegedly increase levels of endogenous steroids. Well, the truth is that said herbs do NOT have an effect on your natural levels of hormones. So save your money.

Most companies selling supplements to the public are not regulated. So please do a lot of research before adding a supplement to your daily dietary regimen. And taking something powerful like anabolic steroids, although effective, has some very dangerous side effects. In the end, losing weight with a sound nutrition and exercise program is the best way to go. - 31875

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Sought after writer, Katherine Crawford M.S., a Harvard fitness physiologist and recent flabby arms casualty, teaches women how to lose arm fat. Discover how to get sexy arms by exploring her blog about how to get skinny arms right now!

What are the Health Regulations and Codes for Canadian Restaurants?

By Amy Nutt

When one owns a restaurant in Canada, they have to follow strict health regulations. In Canada, each province is responsible for implementing health codes and regulations for restaurants. The purpose of these health regulations is to ensure cleanliness and prevent illness, especially preventing diseases and illnesses that can be dangerous to one's health.

Across Canada, restaurant and food service inspection is performed by provincial governments, municipalities, or regional health authorities. As well, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is involved with protecting people from unsanitary food and restaurant practices.

Although Canadian provinces implement their own health codes and practices, the following are common general health safety requirements for running a clean and healthy restaurant:

There should be a minimal risk of food contamination.

Restaurant operations are conducted in a sanitary way. Restaurant supplies and surfaces are non-toxic and cleaned and sanitized properly.

The restaurant will practice appropriate cleaning practices, including washrooms.

Staff must practice proper sanitation methods. There should be suitably located hand-washing facilities

Restaurant should not be an environment that breeds insects, rodents and other pests.

Dishware and other cookware are cleaned properly using the appropriate dish detergent and water pressure, temperature, and volume.

There should be an appropriate drainage and waste disposal systems.

Adequate sanitary storage facilities should be available for foods, supplies, cleaning supplies and chemicals...etc.

There must be appropriate refrigeration.

After handling raw meat, poultry and seafood, one must wash their hands.

There should be proper cleaning and disinfection of cutting boards and cutting/slicing machines.

Food should be free of mold, spoilage, and bacteria.

Staff should be working in a non-toxic environment.

Food storage areas should be clean, neat, and dry.

There should be separate washrooms for staff and customers unless an inspector gives approval.

Garbage cans should be emptied regularly.

A restaurant should have the appropriate fire safety devices such as smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.

According to CRFA's Food Safety Code of Practice, "over 8.5 million Canadians develop food borne illness each year, of which 39,000 end up in the hospital and as many as 600 die." It is vital and the law in Canada that a restaurant meet and exceed the health codes and regulations. It is important to contact your local government to find out the specific regulations. One will need to pass a health inspection before receiving a license to open and run a restaurant.

As well as being the law, the cleanliness of a restaurant is a key component of making a restaurant a success. A poorly kept restaurant can result in a bad reputation and even food poisoning. As well, a health inspector can shut a restaurant down for not following the mandated health codes and regulations. Fortunately, it is easy to establish a health plan that all staff can follow in order to avoid any problems. All restaurant managers and their staff should be familiar with the contents of their province's health regulations and codes. - 31875

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Looking for restaurants in Edmonton? Then be sure to check out the local Canadian directories online to find everything from an Edmonton restaurant to a restaurant Ottawa and beyond. Search by city region or by dining category.

A Guide to Different Types of Coffees

By Damian Papworth

Coffee, like wine and cheese, is so much more than just its finished product. It takes a lot of time to make a good cup of coffee, and most of that time is actually spent by people you'll never met, cultivating the coffee beans out in fields on mountain ranges as far away as Columbia, Java, and even Kenya.

Yes, what really makes coffee taste great are the beans themselves, or the special regions in countries around the world where the weather gets together to create the perfect growing environment. To learn a little bit more about the world's different coffee producing regions, as well as the most popular beans, you needn't look any further than this handy guide, which will teach you how to make the best possible pot of coffee around just by learning which brands to select.

Sulawesi Toraja Kalossi One of the most popular and rare varieties of Arabica coffee around, these coffee beans grow at extremely high altitudes on the island of Sulawesi. The coffee is full-bodied, slightly more acidic than the similar Sumatra blend, and known for its fruit and dark chocolate undertones. As far as Malaysian coffee goes, this is one of the finest beans coming out of the area, and it commands high prices.

Colombian Coffee One of the biggest producers of coffee beans is Columbia, a country with a perfect environment for growing different varieties of Arabica beans, like Caturra, Typica, and Bourbon. The coffee grown in Columbia is imported by many countries around the world, like Japan, The United States, Australia, and Holland. Initially, harvested beans were roasted with charcoal in saucepans at the very beginning of Columbia's long-going historical trade and harvesting.

Ethiopian Harrar One of the oldest coffee beans used, Harrar coffee beans grow only in the eastern highlands of Ethiopia, and require sorting and processing done entirely by hand, due to the brittle nature of the bean. The bean itself is medium in size, but has a distinct flavor that most people compare to an expensive glass of fruity red wine. The aroma is equally pleasant, and Ethiopian Harrar beans are sold in many gourmet stores around the world.

Lavazza Espresso pods Some companies are so well-known for their coffee that they manage to employ their own growers around the world to create the product for them. A look at once such enterprise is world-famous providers of Italian coffee, Lavazza, whose different varieties are sold worldwide. Since the early 1900s, the company has imported beans specially grown for them from countries around the world, including Vietnam, Columbia, Costa Rica, and Indonesia. A delicate mixture of these different varieties, as well as the blending of different types of coffee beans that come from different soils and weather patterns, leads to a complex and delicious tasting coffee.

Remember, while different countries all produce different types of beans, it doesn't mean that the names on this list are the only type of coffee bean grown in that particular country. Furthermore, it is possible that many of these beans have shown up in different names and varieties through United States importers.

For socially-conscious consumers, one of the best things you can do, before deciding you absolutely must try a type of coffee bean, is to see if there's an organization that produces and imports said beans in a fair-trade way. Harvesting coffee is tough work, and it's a shame how unfairly paid a number of these production countries are, especially considering how much the beans draw around the world. - 31875

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For a large weekend BBQ, Damian Papworth's 8 cup coffee maker comes in real useful. On any other standard morning though, one cup coffee makers are more convenient.

Ten More Ways To Lower Anxiety

By Carlo Mueres

Skimming through Real Simple magazine at the check out line of the supermarket, I came across Dr. Robert Leahy's "10 Ways to Cope with Anxiety." Dr. Leahy is the director of the American Institute for Cognitive Therapy and the author of many books on the subject. His suggestions will help you calm your nerves:

1) Repeat your worry until you're bored silly.

"take the troublesome thought that's nagging at you and say it over and over, silently, slowly, for 20 minutes. It's hard to keep your mind on a worry if you repeat it that many times."

Dr. Leahy calls this technique "the boredom cure. "Behavioral scientists call it 'flooding'. I'm not so keen about this technique for my extremely anxious patients who are having trouble regulating their thoughts and emotions. If your anxiety is on the milder side, however, and you have the courage to do this, I recommend you think about your worries while practicing relaxation techniques to keep your body as calm as possible.

2) Make it worse.

"When you try too hard to control your anxieties, you only heighten them. Instead exaggerate them and see what happens."

This is a good one. When I suggest it to my patients I call it the 'Bring it on' technique or 'Fake it 'til you make it'. By inviting what scares you, you learn on your time that you can survive your fears instead of waiting to be bushwhacked by them.

Sports psychologists use this all the time. When I was terrified my horse would shy and dump me on the ground, my coach told me to stop trying to keep my mare from bolting. Instead she told me expect her to shy, to look forward to it. That attitude helped me relax and so did the horse.

3) Don't fight the craziness.

"You mayhave thoughts that lead you to think you'll do something terribleor that you're going insane Remember - our minds are creativeevery now and then 'crazy' thoughts jump out. Everyone has them."

In the weeks after my first child was born, when I was exhausted, sleep deprived and in the grips of baby blues, I had thoughts of throwing my screaming baby out the window. Those thoughts terrified me. Tearfully, I confessed my horrible thoughts to my mother who shrugged and said, "We all think something like that at some time. You didn't act on it, did you?" She assured me I wasn't crazy. I could relax.

My patients are sometimes surprised when I suggest they allow themselves to imagine doing something outrageous like throwing a banana cream pie at their nasty boss's puss. Unleashing our creative minds may be just what we need to de-stress.

4) Recognize false alarms.

"Many thoughts and sensations that we interpret as cues for concern-even panic-are just background noise. Think of each of them [rapid heart beat, tensing of muscles] as a fire engine going to another place."

5) Turn your anxiety into a movie.

"..imagine that your anxious thoughts are a show while you sit in the audience, eating popcorn, a calm observer."

This is a good way to exercise 'detachment,' stepping outside of the anxiety just enough to keep your thinking brain working. Another technique I suggest is to imagine the worry happening to a friend, not you. Then imagine talking to your friend. What would you say to them? How can you be supportive?

6) Set aside worry time.

"Try setting aside 20 minutes everyday-let's say 4:30 PM-just for your worries. If you are fretting at 10 AM, jot down the reason and resolve to think about it later. By the time 4:30 comes around, many of your troubles won't even matter anymore."

7) Take your hand off the horn.

"When you desperately try to take command of things that can't be controlled, you're more like the swimmer who panics and slaps the water screaming Instead, imagine that you are floating along on the water with your arms spread outIt's a paradox, but when you surrender to the moment, you actually feel far more in control."

Breathe it out.

"Focusing on breathing is a common but effective technique for calming the nerves."

This a classic, oldy, but goody. If you do it right, deep, mindful breathing is better than Valium.

9) Make peace with time.

"Every feeling of panic comes to an end, every concern eventually wears itself out, every so-called emergency seems to evaporate."

When we are in the midst of a panic attack we feel it will last forever or else we will die. Remembering the fact that panic attacks and anxiety in milder form is finite, usually not lasting more than ten minutes. Dr. Leahy also counsels:

"Ask yourself, 'How will I feel about this in a week or a month?' This one, too, really will pass."

10) Don't let your worries stop you from living your life.

"What can you still do even if you feel anxious? Almost anything."

Not all anxiety is bad. Keep in mind that some highly productive people transform their anxiety into motivation to do better and achieve much, both great and small. - 31875

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Carlo Mueres is a excellent depression therapist who have been working with depression for seven years. If you want more his help please check his depression and anxiety guide!