Artificial sweeteners, or non-nutritive sweeteners, were developed to reduce sugar in foods while keeping sweetness. Discovered in the 1800s, these compounds—200 to 20,000 times sweeter than sugar—offered a calorie-free way to enjoy sweets, addressing health issues tied to sugar. Since saccharin’s discovery in 1879, sweetener use, especially in the U.S., has surged. By the 1900s,…
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On January 1st, 2024, Santa pondered his New Year’s resolution. He had made over 1700 resolutions since he served as a Christian bishop in the 4th century. Back then he became well known for his generosity, particularly for giving away his wealth to help the poor and secret gifts to children. He was so generous,…
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Chocolate has a rich history dating back at least 4,000 years and has been associated with luxury, wealth, and power. During the 14th century, the Aztecs and Maya even used cacao beans as currency. Modern research has also revealed that chocolate has significant health benefits. When it comes to chocolate, its cacao content, which is…
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According to recent media coverage of a recent “study,” eating erythritol can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. While the headlines about this “study” were sensational and scary (like other hit pieces), it’s really just another assault on healthy choices – this time an alternative sweetener that can help people lose weight, get…
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Amber Kelley, cookbook author and YouTube sensation, came over to PJ and Bev’s kitchen to see how to make PJ’s Low-Carb Chocolate recipe. Check out the video below to learn for yourself how to make 5 flavors of low-carb chocolate: Dark chocolate and milk chocolate crunch Almond bark with goji berries Mint chocolate Chocolate covered macadamia…
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