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Nurse in the Kitchen | The Sugar-Free Challenge

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We are just finishing up with several sugar-heavy holidays: Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and Easter. This is the perfect time to make a sugar change! Have you ever wondered what your life would be like with less sugar? I’m not talking about fruit sugar, or the sugar your body creates as it breaks down carbohydrates. I’m talking about added sugar, the kind that sweetens cookies, cakes, cereal, coffee’s,  muffins, chocolate, candies, sauces…the list goes on.

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a variety of organic Whole Foods
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Nurse in the Kitchen | The 80/20 Principle – Staying Whole with Whole Foods

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Whole foods are foods that have been minimally processed and for the most part are in their original form, whether cooked or raw. They tend to be perishable and do not contain preservatives, sweeteners, additives, artificial colorings, or require fortification with vitamins and minerals. Because they are minimally processed, they are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber, containing co-factors that assist in digestion and assimilation.

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