To keep you informed of food safety issues, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) on April 13, 2018, released an alert to inform consumers that chopped romaine lettuce from Yuma, Arizona region could be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 and could possible make individuals sick.

There are a plethora of sweeteners that can be used in baking or just to add a touch of sweetness to oatmeal or tea. However, not all sugars are kind to your body. The sugars you want to avoid are the heavily processed sugars, like cane sugar and brown sugar. Even though agave nectar is less processed, it is high in fructose, a type of sugar that is not easily digested by everyone and can play havoc with your insulin.