Too much sugar consumption can make it difficult to control blood sugar and body weight. Just how do you satisfy your sweet tooth and keep away from sugar? Natural sweeteners offer a great alternative to sugar, while still providing the same desirable taste. But, there are so many available these days, how do you know which is best for you? What are Natural Sweeteners? There are two kinds of sweeteners: nutritive and non-nutritive. Nutritive sweeteners are things like sugar, honey, maple syrup, and agave nectar. These sweeteners contain calories and carbohydrates. They may raise blood sugar and contribute to weight...

Collagen is one of the many popular, trendy anti-aging dietary supplements. The reason for its popularity is that it may have the ability to support the health of the joints and skin, slowing the aging process. But for those who follow a vegan diet, using collagen supplements is not possible. With the popularity of plant-based diets, there is definitely interest in vegan collagen. If you do follow a vegan diet, there are some alternative products you may want to check out that might support your body’s natural collagen, but none will be as effective as the real thing. For now,...

Getting older is inevitable with each year that passes. But are the symptoms of aging, such as low energy, achy joints, weight gain, illness, and fatigue also inevitable? Maybe not. Perhaps we can live into older age while continuing to have the energy and health we had in our 20s. Although how well you age does have a genetic component, many dietary changes can help slow down the clock. In recent years, aging and longevity research have turned their attention to the powerful anti-aging supplement NMN, short for B-Nicotinamide Mononucleotide. NMN is a form of vitamin B3 that helps optimize...