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Low Carbohydrate DietPeople have found the benefits of a low carbohydrate diet on weight loss.This means that restricting your carbohydrates like sugars and starches can cause your body to burn the stored fat for energy. So, if you’re trying to lose weight your best bet is to lose the fat by eating fewer carbohydrates. And when you factor in regular exercise, you’re more likely to achieve your weight loss goals.So, you've cut out the carbs but you want something to take its place.You can either …

When we go to the farmer’s market, we look for produce that come “Fresh from the Farm” knowing that what we’re looking to buy are those that are natural and organic. And what better way to find this except in our store! Farmers Market makes soaps that contain unique blend of organic shea, blueberry and avocado that not only cleans and moisturizes but also provides your skin with essential nutrients like vitamins and antioxidants. Check out their assorted fragrance in our store and feel the fresh …

Summer can be tough for people who constantly sweat and forget to hydrate. Sport and energy drinks share common ingredients - many of which contain added preservatives, artificial flavors, colors or caffeine. As an alternative, Ener-C offers a better option. Ener-C is an effervescent drink containing multivitamins with a low sugar content than most drinks. It’s free of caffeine and artificial and still has the electrolytes, B vitamins and antioxidants to support wellness. Check these out! …

If you walked down the soap aisle of your favorite store, you’ll find a ton of soaps of all shapes, sizes, and fragrance. You then look at the price it sells then you read the ingredients. But wait, do you really care what the ingredients are in that soap?Soaps have come a long way.SaponificationBasically, soap is made by mixing some fat or oil with a strong salt like lye resulting in a chemical reaction called saponification.Lye is essentially sodium hydroxide. And for all you chemists out ther …

Balance bar has always promoted the 40-30-30 nutrition on their popular Original, Gold or Dark Balance bars which simply translates to 40% carbs, 30% protein and 30% fat. The percentages work amazing such that it is based on the principle of slow glycemic response where energy from food is slowly released and avoiding a sudden spike in the blood sugar. This slow digestion helps delay the onset of hunger while providing you with a sustained source of energy.  Additionally, Balance bar's prot …