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View	The Beauty Basics behind Organic Skincare Products Guest: Korres USA In this segment, we travel to New York City to take the most commonly asked questions about organic beauty products to the one of the world's leading experts on natural skincare. We'll learn what makes a product truly organic, who certifies the industry, and how effective organic products can be. We'll show you some of the ingredients to watch out for on the label, if you want a truly organic beauty product, and we'll learn what wild rose, yoghurt and honey do for you skin. more
View	The Truth About Sweeteners Guest: www.SweetSurprise.com If you’re counting calories, here’s something you may not know: sweeteners like sugar, honey and High Fructose Corn Syrup have the same calories… four per gram… AND… they are metabolized the same way in the body! To learn more, go to www.sweetsurprise.com more
View	The Truth About Sweeteners Guest: www.SweetSurprise.com As we try to eat healthier, we often start by reading the nutrition label to check the fat grams, calories, what sweetener is used and more. Chances are we compare what we find on the label with what we think we know about healthy eating. But many people make decisions based on misperceptions. This segment highlights the similarities between commonly used sweeteners: high fructose corn syrup, sugar, and honey. High Fructose Corn Syrup has had its name dragged through the media. But the FDA says it is nutritionally the same as sugar, with the same number of calories and it is metabolized the same way. more
View	The Truth About Sweeteners Guest: www.SweetSurprise.com Did you know that honey and sugar are not the only natural sweeteners? The F-D-A says High Fructose Corn Syrup also meets their definition of “Natural.” High Fructose Corn Syrup is made from corn… and contains no artificial or synthetic ingredients… or color additives. To learn more, go to www.sweetsurprise.com more
View	The Truth About Sweeteners Guest: www.SweetSurprise.com A sugar is a sugar whether it comes from Table Sugar, Honey or High Fructose Corn Syrup. All have the same calories. It’s eating too many calories of ANY kind -- plus not enough exercise that promotes obesity! To learn more, go to SweetSurprise-dot-com. more
View	The Truth About Sweeteners Guest: www.SweetSurprise.com Here’s some food for thought: a common misperception is that High Fructose Corn Syrup makes you fat. Well, the American Medical Association says it does NOT appear to contribute to obesity more than other caloric sweeteners… like sugar or honey! To learn more, go to www.sweetsurprise.com more
View	Weight Wise Tips With Maureen Mccormick Guest: IdeaVillage Products Corp. “Healthy” foods can be misleading when you don’t know what you’re eating. For example, a honey bran muffin can have as many as 550 calories! Just because it’s honey and bran, doesn’t mean it’s low in calories. Remember – low caloric intake combined with exercise leads to healthy weight loss that lasts. more
View	Football Table Tip Guest: KFC/NCAC Want to create a cool “spread” for your food table at your party for the Big Game? Place those wings and things on a replica of a football field. Simply use a green tablecloth as the “field”, mark it with white tape for the yard-lines, and decorate the end-zones with the team’s logos. Your guests will appreciate your attention to detail for the Big Game Party. more
View	Hot Wings Are The #1 Recipe For Halftime Success Guest: KFC/NCAC Super Bowl Parties are a lot of fun but they don’t have to be a lot of work. With help from KFC and football legend Dan Marino we’ll learn how to throw a great Super Bowl party without wearing yourself out. more
View	Mrs. Dash No-salt Seasonings Guest: Alberto-Culver Company Mrs. Dash offers two delicious, easy and tasty recipes utilizing the Mrs. Dash blends which are salt-free and good for your heart to help you get healthier in the new year. more
View	Presentation Ideas Guest: KFC/NCAC Looking to impress your guests while throwing that party for the Big Game on Sunday but don’t want to end up depressed by your efforts? Here’s a tip. Sneak by your favorite fast food restaurant, pick up some buckets of wings and sides, then swap the buckets and bags with your own plates and bowls and your guests will FEEL like you’ve done all the work. more
View	The Truth About Sweeteners Guest: www.SweetSurprise.com The food-focused holidays are a great time to clear up confusion about the role of sweets in your daily diet. High Fructose Corn Syrup is nutritionally the same as sugar…so registered dietitians say you can keep enjoying the sweet treats you love… if you just do it in moderation! To learn more, go to Sweet-surprise-dot-com. more
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