The Health Benefits of Xylitol as a Sugar Substitute

Xylitol is a sugar substitute that has numerous health benefits that include preventing cavities, gingivitis, and bacteria buildup and prevents ear infections. Xylitol is good for diabetics since the body doesn’t use insulin to metabolize it and it has a low glycemic index. Warning: Even a small amount of xylitol can be fatal for dogs, so be careful with it.

The Health Benefits of Jumping on a Trampoline

Jumping on a trampoline is one of the best exercises you can do. It helps every organ in your body and cleans the lymphatic system of toxins, dead and cancerous cells. It is a better exercise than running and easier on your knees and ankles. Kids can’t eat junk food or drink soda pop while jumping on a trampoline and can burn a lot of calories while having fun. Adults can even get these benefits with a small rebounder trampoline.

Is the USDA Food Pyramid Wrong?

Different authors and doctors say the USDA Food Pyramid is wrong for differing reasons. Some say too many carbs, some say too much meat, and some say too much dairy and still, other groups say too little fat. Who has a say in how the USDA food pyramid is designed. Who says what is good and what is bad to eat. What does the 2010 USDA Dietary Guideline tell us we should eat?