Alternative and Natural Health Solutions

Alternative health is where Salad Munch spotlights nutritional health solutions for today’s major health challenges. This is certainly where recommendations are made for substituting food ingredients that will allow achieving natural health obtainable. We believe at Salad Munch LLC that natural remedies as well as nutritional supplements are available to help improve the quality of life.

In America today one of the most popular ingredient consumption that is taken in daily is refined sugar. However sugar is the culprit of many health challenges ranging from diabetes to low energy or stamina. One of the biggest disadvantages of refined sugar can be considered as lethal. When refined sugar is ingested it provides nothing to the body, many nutritionists describes this as "empty" or "naked" calories. It lacks the natural minerals which are present in the sugar beet or sugar cane. Refine sugar is found everywhere from sodas to popular juices and not to mention desserts.

What is the solution to refined sugar?

The first thing an individual can do is read the label before purchase of a drink or food. Now more than ever Dieticians are urging folks to read food labels to see what type of calories and nutrients are being taken in followed by monitoring certain substances such as sugar, sodium and fat. The biggest alternative is substituting refined sugar with beneficial sweetener known as agave or agve nectar. Agave nectar contains insulin, has a low glycemic index and releases energy gradually. Agave nectar is a natural liquid sweetener extracted from the Agave plant. at approximately 1.4 times the sweetness of white sugar. The Agave nectar serves as an ideal way to sweeten coffee, tea, smoothies, sports drinks, and other popular beverages.

The most important aspect to remember about sugar or alternative sweeteners is that moderation is key. Get informed and look beyond the hype. While artificial sweeteners and sugar substitutes may help with weight management, they aren't a magic bullet and should be used only in moderation. Just because a food is marketed as sugar-free doesn't mean it's free of calories. If you eat too many sugar-free foods, you can still gain weight if they have other ingredients that contain calories. And remember that processed foods, which often contain sugar substitutes, generally don't offer the same health benefits as do whole foods, such as fruits and vegetables.

All-Natural Alternative Sweeteners

 

The Real Food's Organic Fair Trade Chocolate Agave Nectar 16 fl oz has a low glycemic index and releases energy gradually Description: Chocolate Agave Gourmet Dipping Nectar contains Organic blue agave and Organic Fair Trade™ cocoa. Agave nectar contains inulins, has a low glycemic index and releases energy gradually. Chocolate Agave Gourmet Dipping Nectar contains no added sugar, corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, preservatives, water or thickening agents. Ingredients may settle, shake before using. Supplement Facts: Ingredients: Amount per serving: % Daily Value: + Calories 60 ~ Total Fat 1g 0% Saturated Fat 0mg 0% Cholesterol 1mg 0% Sodium 7mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 14g 5% Dietary Fiber 1g 0% Sugars 10mg ~ Protein 1g 2% Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 12% Calcium 0% Iron 1% Ingredients: Organic Blue Agave ( Agave tequilana), Organic Fair Trade™ Cocoa Powder (Alkalized) and Natural Flavors. Directions: Suggested Use: Use alone or mix 1Tbsp with 6oz milk or non dairy beverage of your choice, pour directly on ice cream or non dairy dessert, use for dipping berries or marshmallows, can be used to cook and bake with.

The Real Food's Organic Blue Agave Maple 16 fl oz Low Glycemic Index Description: ? Organic Maple Agave Nectar ? Contains Fructose & Inulins ? Low Glycemic Index ? All Natural Sweetener Grown in nutrient-rich soil of Mexico, blue agave contains fructose and inulins. Agave syrup has a low glycemic index and releases energy gradually. The core of the agave plant is crushed and the juices filtered and concentrated. Supplement Facts: Servings per Container: 0 Amount Per Serving % Daily ValueCalories 60 *Calories from Fat 0 *Total Fat 0 g 0%Saturated Fat 0 g 0%Cholesterol 0 mg 0%Sodium 0 mg 0%Total Carbohydrates 15 g 5%Dietary Fiber 0 g *Sugars 12 g *Protein 0 g *Vitamin A 0%Vitamin C 13%Calcium 0%Iron 0%*Daily value not established. Other Ingredients: Organic blue agave (agave tequilana) nectar, and organic maple flavoring. Directions: Suggested Use: Substitute 1/2 cup Maple Agave Nectar for every cup of sugar as a sweetener in foods.

Kal's Agave Syrup 12oz Description: ? Agave is a plant native to Mexico. ? Agave is known to have a high level of natural fructose, which is found in many fruits and vegetables. ? 20% less calories per gram when compared to sucrose, a common sugar. Product #: 51855 Size: 12oz 12g Liquid Directions: Take 1 teaspoon (7 g) daily. Serving Size: 1 Liquid Ingredients: Amount per serving: % Daily Value: + Calories from Fat 0 ~ Calories 20 ~ Sugars 5 g ~ Calcium 0% Iron 0% Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Protein 0 g 0% Saturated Fat 0 g 0% Total Fat 0 g 0% Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Sodium 0 mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 5 g 2% Organic Agave Syrup ~ Key to Ingredients: ~ = Daily Value not established. + = Percent Daily Value is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. † = Values differ depending on age ‡ = Values differ depending on age Other Ingredients: