Agave: Nectar of the Gods or To Be Avoided?

By Erin Legg

Derived from the agave cactus, agave nectar has been touted as a healthy, natural sweetener used as an alternative to artificial sweeteners like Splenda and non-vegan sweeteners like honey.

However, some recent claims questioned its reputation.

As an advocate of agave and its benefits, holistic health counselor, Vanessa Barg (“Chocolate Girl”), decided to investigate these claims by touring the agave production plant of the company from which she purchases raw agave nectar.

Made in a Lab?

One claim Barg set out to investigate is that agave nectar is not exactly a natural substance, rather being more similar to a laboratory-made fructose syrup. In fact, the charges against agave nectar go further and state that its production is not dissimilar to the production of high fructose corn syrup.

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Taking Care of Your Cat and Dog Teeth and Gum Health

By Courtney Slivka

Your pet’s dental care and health plays a large part in their ability to maintain an overall state of well-being.

Diseases that begin in the mouth often transfer to other parts of the body through the blood stream.

Proper cat and dog oral care serve an essential role in keeping your pet healthy and comfortable from the time they are puppies and kittens through their adult lives.

Periodontal Disease in Pets

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