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Category: For Health Enthusiasts

To All Those Natural Health Advocates Out There, I Would Like To Encourage Your Enthusiasm With Interesting Posts From Some Professional Advocates Including Functional And Integrative Medicine Experts. ENJOY!

Published on Leave a comment on The Erythritol Loophole in “Healthy” Beverages – Very Deceptive – Don’t Trust It!

By Janet Vargas - Independent Natural Health Researcher 30+ Yrs
With Guided and Selected AI Assistance

Yes don't trust the Sweetener Either Folks, because even Organic Companies have fallen for this Trap when it was Marketed as "Natural" a Safe Alternative to Artificial Sweeteners like Aspartame and Splenda etc. Personally, through pretty strong Instincts, I was wary of it for a very long time. And the thing is, it's even used in all the Kombuchas that are sold out there.

No, it's Not Natural, like "almost anything else out there" in the Supermarkets (figure of speech) and I have etc data on it than I've already given you previously. Like I've said, those Health Companies some Organic Companies included, should not have taken things on Face Value - they should have Practiced Due Diligence!

The Erythritol Loophole in "Healthy" Beverages

Food conglomerates have masterfully weaponised terms like "all-natural" and "zero sugar" to pivot health-conscious consumers toward over-processed, shelf-stable liquids. [1, 2]

  • Commercial Kombuchas: While authentic kombucha requires real cane sugar to feed the live bacteria culture, many massive commercial brands (such as Remedy Kombucha and Nexba) let the brew ferment completely bone-dry until no sugar remains.
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Published on Leave a comment on About the Nutrients in Apples, Strawberries & Blueberries – So Good for Us – YES!

By Janet Vargas - Independent Natural Health Researcher 30+ Yrs
With Some AI App Assistance

I'm very interested to share some really Good Benefits these Fruits have for our Health, due mainly to the Quercetin Content in Apples and Ellagic Acid Content in Strawberries and Blueberries, you can buy Frozen in Woolworths and Coles and Aldi's if you would like them to Keep Fresh and be Economical for your Pocket. I will be back later today to place Info here for you. Letting you know what's Coming!

Fresh Fruit and Frozen Fruit are Better
than Chemical Laden Tempties!

Coming Soon!

Letting you See What's Coming
(Have been So Busy - Sorry)

Published on Leave a comment on The Apple Wax Scare Revived From The 80s And The Real Facts For You – Including With Strawberries – It’s False!

By Janet Vargas - Independent Natural Health Researcher 30+ Yrs
With Assistance from AI App

Hi Friends, this has to do with Claims, there's Aluminum-Fluoride in Apple Wax. Apparently Not. And Neither or those Chemicals are allowed to be placed on our Food. It came from some Scare Mongers in America back in the 80s and has been found to be wrong. When Use of the Internet commenced, that Rumor was used again, and it exists to this day because it went Viral. As if we need any more Scares about Food Chemicals hey? Because there are so many Real Ones that do exist.

So just to let you feel less intimidated by the "Aluminum-Fluoride" Scare many of us had some time back that lingers in the thoughts of many concerned and health-conscious people, I will place this AI Info here for you. OK? Some AI Info at times is not correct, and I have run this Question through 2 AI Apps.

Skipping The Apple and Strawberry Toxic Wax Concerns -
Apparently Not True!

This Article will also cover the Scare about Wax being used on Strawberries too. Apples do have a Natural Wax type Coating and so do Strawberries.…

Published on Leave a comment on Some Economy Healthy Rice Recipes: Homemade Rice-a-Riso, Asian Congees, Salmon-Rice Bake and Tuna-Rice Mornay for Cold Weather

By Janet Vargas - Independent Natural Health Researcher 30+ Yrs
With Assistance from AI (Guided and Selective)

Hi Folks, I've been preparing this Page of Recipes for you to Try and Enjoy. I know that most of us have to be Careful with our Budget and these may be Helpful for Some Meals. And at the same time, I've been thinking of adding Some Light Content in My Blog here for you on Ours Australia. It's good to switch off from serious things sometimes, isn't it? I Care about You All and wish You Well. Let's Talk Kitchen hey? These are affordable for Everyone who likes them.

Bringing an Old Favourite of many back and Making it New.....100% Homemade and Natural.
You won't need a Packet of long kept chemical Flour and stuff with Fake "Natural Flavour" for these Recipes. Home Ingredients ARE Natural Flavour. Right?

Home Cooking is Fun and it's Good, and it's Healthy -
All Three at the same time. Come with me. Let's go!

How about a Healthy Rice-a-Riso? Not from a Packet?

Making a healthy, whole-food version of Rice-a-Riso from scratch is simple, incredibly affordable, and completely eliminates the chemical flavours, excess sodium, and anti-caking agents found in supermarket packets.…

Published on Leave a comment on My Experience With An Idea To Dehydrate Zucchini Slices And A Handy AI App I Use:)

Hi Folks, here's a Fun Article for you for a change. There is far too much politics going on in recent weeks and Winter Weather Starting. I will let you know soon what I'm doing for Winter to make it more cheerful on Overcast days - I do like the Rains but too many Overcast days feels somewhat Yuck, aye? So we need to find a few Simple....Affordable....Ways to Offset that.

I am not an Amazon Associate
they have these Similar to mine:)

I had an idea to take my Dehydrator out and make some Dried Zucchini Slices, because when I went to Ebay to see if there is such an Item available, there was only about 3 Products there (different stores) AND Very Expensive (due to shipping costs) so I asked a Favorite AI App I've been using sometimes recently how I should go about making my Own Supply, being so Close to the very End of the Season now for Zucchinis.

The App I have commenced using just recently is called CHAT GPT - it's similar to Google AI but gives you More Detail which would often prove to be More Helpful.…

Published on Leave a comment on Overlooked and Hidden Risks in Maltodextrin and Dextrose Added to Many Food Products Including Some So-Called Healthy Products

By Janet Vargas - Independent Natural Health Researcher 30+ Yrs

Hi Friends, the Dextrose added to Products first came to my attention about 25 Yrs ago when a significant amount of it was added to some Fruit and Veggie Powders
I bought from a "Health Company" in Queensland. They said it was added to keep the Powders "Free Flowing" but I noticed they went hard in a short time anyway.
I had Beetroot Powder and Broccoli Powder among them. The Maltodextrin added to a lot of Products came to my attention about 8-12 Months ago when I heard an excellent Video by Eric Berg on YouTube. Most of his Videos are Good. Understandably, I have real reservations about Keto Diets though which he has to do with as well sometimes.

I will call on Google AI Overviews and Chat GPT assistance for this Article.
I know what I am looking for. There will be several Sections of Helpful Advice as well.

I will give you a little helpful Tip here for when you are reading some particular Health Related Articles on this Website, and it goes like this: If you consider adopting Real Foods in place of Processed and Ultra Processed Foods and Homemade Meals Mostly instead of Takeaways and Premade Meals, you don't have so much Checking of Labels to do, hey?…

Published on Leave a comment on Feijoas: The Cute Little Fruit That Tastes Really Good and Benefits Your Health!

Feijoa that little green fruit that grows on a shrub type tree, they're absolutely gorgeous! Closely related to Guavas, they are often referred to as the Pineapple Guava. These small green fruits are reminiscent of kiwis. They are egg-shaped, and the inner flesh can be scooped out and eaten along with the pulp and seeds. The texture is similar to a pear while the flavor is slightly citrusy and sweet.

Wow, what a Tasty Little Fruit!

Feijoas are best enjoyed when soft and ripe. They grow mostly in South America, Brazil, Australia and New Zealand and grow on a species of the Myrtle tree. The flowers are exceptionally pretty and the fruit is about the size of an egg – some bigger, some smaller, depending on the variety. The flesh has a sweet aromatic, juicy flavor, which tastes like a combination of pineapple, apple and mint. They have a clear gelatinous pulp just like guavas, with a pleasant grainy texture that makes for a taste sensation.

Whether you are eating the fruit for its health benefits or its exotic taste, you will benefit from its impressive nutrient content. There is a high level of vitamin C as well as a diverse selection of B vitamins and trace amounts of vitamin E, K and A.…

Published on Leave a comment on Nutrients and Benefits in Guavas – They Are Delicious and Healthy!

By Janet Vargas - Independent Natural Health Researcher 30+ Yrs

Guavas are so refreshing and cooling in drinks. You can make a nice Apple and Guava juice at home – what a treat! It's a popular combination: Apple for the sweetness and Guava for the irresistible taste.....or.....simply scoop one with a spoon, fresh from a tree maybe:) They also make delicious fruit spread. Try using Coconut Sugar instead of cane sugar – it's much healthier for you. In fact, 100% fruit spreads are becoming increasingly popular and we can follow that example at home.

Buy Guavas Or Grow Them

Guava is a Nutritious Fruit with many health benefits, such as Increasing Immunity,
improving Heart Health, and enhancing Digestion.

Eating Guava fruit during pregnancy is Safe and for people with Diabetes.
However, it should be in Moderation.

Asshna Ahuja writes about 15 Amazing Benefits of Guava! She recommends them as Heart Healthy, Weight Loss Friendly and more. She says that Guavas are rich in Manganese which helps our body absorb other key nutrients from food we eat, like Vitamin C and Lycopene, they are also rich in that benefit our skin.…

Published on Leave a comment on Experts Warn Against Combining Certain Natural Supplements – We Need To Practice Discretion

By Mie Hermansen – MSN

You try to take care of yourself. You choose products that sound gentle, plant-based and familiar, trusting that they will support your body rather than stress it.

For many people, supplements feel like a safe shortcut to better sleep, calmer moods or more balance in everyday life.

But wellness choices are rarely as simple as they look. Some habits that seem harmless on the surface can quietly create problems, especially when different products are combined without much thought.

What matters is not just what you take, but how those choices interact once they are inside your system.

When Natural Isn’t Neutral

Health researchers and clinicians point out that supplements are not regulated like prescription drugs.

Their strength can differ from brand to brand, and their interactions are not always obvious to consumers.

When multiple products influence the brain, hormones or liver at the same time, their effects can overlap.

This may lead to excessive tiredness, slower reaction times or mental fog, even in people who otherwise feel healthy.

Because these changes often build gradually, many people never connect them to their supplement routine.

The Combination Experts Flag

Among commonly used products, the pairing of Melatonin and St.…

Published on Leave a comment on New study: Full-Fat Cheese Linked To A Lower Risk Of Dementia and Truth About Non-Fat Mania

By Ida-Marie Palm Varaek from Welltica

A large study shows an association between the consumption of full-fat cheese and the risk of dementia in certain groups.

For many years, low-fat foods have been promoted as the safer choice for health.

In particular, low-fat dairy products have been recommended to reduce the risk of lifestyle-related diseases.

At the same time, interest is growing in how diet affects the brain and the risk of dementia.

Dietary Guidelines

According to international and Nordic dietary guidelines, the intake of saturated fat should be limited.

These recommendations are based on large population studies aimed at reducing the risk of, among other things, cardiovascular diseases.

Dietary research, however, is often complex. People do not eat individual foods in isolation, and diet is closely linked to education, income, and lifestyle.

A Long-Term Study

A Swedish study, published in the journal Neurology, contributes new data to the debate.

In the study, researchers followed 27,670 adults over 25 years. During this period, 3,208 participants developed dementia.

The researchers accounted for several uncertainties, including by excluding individuals who already had dementia at the start of the study and by analyzing the results without those who became ill early on.…