Guavas are tropical trees originating in Central America. Their fruits are oval in shape with light green or yellow skin and contain edible seeds. What’s more, guava leaves are used as an herbal tea and the leaf extract as a supplement. Guava fruits are amazingly rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. This remarkable

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From marinara sauce to peanut butter, added sugar can be found in even the most unexpected products. Many people rely on quick, processed foods for meals and snacks. Since these products often contain added sugar, it makes up a large proportion of their daily calorie intake. In the US, added sugars account for up to

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cocoa powder

Cocoa is thought to have first been used by the Maya civilization of Central America. It was introduced to Europe by Spanish conquerors in the 16th century and quickly became popular as a health-promoting medicine. Cocoa powder is made by crushing cocoa beans and removing the fat or cocoa butter. Today, cocoa is most famous

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too much sugar

Many dietary and lifestyle habits can lead to weight gain and cause you to put on excess body fat.  Consuming a diet high in added sugars, such as those found in sweetened beverages, candy, baked goods, and sugary cereals, is a contributing factor in weight gain and chronic health conditions, including obesity, heart disease, and

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Calorie counting has been the basis of weight-loss programs for more than a century. It’s still a popular way to approach losing weight, whether it be keeping below a certain calorie limit on fasting days or using an app to calculate “calories in” versus “calories out”. But many leading experts are now calling for that

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I have been receiving comments here such as “why is my bread heavy, dense, wet and sticky?” or “why is my bread hollow on top and dense at the bottom?” or “why did my bread not rise?” or “why did my bread turned purple?” These are some of the common problems faced with keto bread

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