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Did you catch yesterday's inspiring radio show, The Keys to Sweet Glee, Naturally" (part 2)? If not, check it out now. You will hear amazing tips and pearls of wisdom from four top health, wellness, empowerment and motivational experts on the Stop SUGAR SHOCK! Radio Show yesterday. Here's a sneak peek at some of what's in store. For instance, Joe Vitale, star of "The Secret" and author of The Attractor Factor and The Key, delivers several exciting, transformational tips. He shares with listeners how it's important for all of us to get "clear about the counter intentions within yourself --...

Wow! You'll get inspired bigtime if you listen to today's radio show for which I interviewed Joe Vitale, Ann Louise Gittleman, Donna LeBlanc and Jack LaLanne. Listen now or later, at your own convenience. More info later here about the interviews.

Get inspired today (or later) for part 2 of my "Keys to Sweet Glee, Naturally" radio show when I interview the following incredibly motivating, inspiring people, who like the 16 experts two weeks ago, will share all kinds of jewels of wisdom: "The King of Fitness" Jack LaLanne -- Now 93, the inspirational has more energy than people half his age -- or even one-third his age. This is going to be a real treat! The “Los Angeles Times” says, “LaLanne got his spoken word across lightning fast, packs more punch in one paragraph than a boxing champ in 15...

Wanna hear me share insights, info and tips for a half hour tomorrow? Catch m e when Mary Jane Popp quizzes me for The PoppOff Show with Mary Jane Popoff show Wednesday at 1 p.m. EDT. Listen live to KAHI Radio AM 1950 from Auburn, California.

This article written by a registered dietitian offers some general guidelines for a low potassium diet, and describes a sample meal plan.

As fans of this blog and my radio show know, this is a big month for me -- 10 years off sugar. Here is an essay that I wrote about this momentous event in my life and a look back at how I changed. This piece will be published soon by a media outlet. Details coming. Sugar-Free for 10 Years How Kicking the White Stuff Gave Me Energy, Focus & Sweetness By Connie Bennett, C.H.H.C. April 24, 2008 -- Ten years ago this month, I became what can best be described as “reborn.” Amazingly, all I did was kick a...

Note from Connie: Very interesting goings on in New York. If you're hoping to get the scoop on how many calories are in those foods you're eating, it may not necessarily happen. Read Jennifer's update. A federal judge granted the New York State Restaurant Association's request to temporarily delay enforcement of New York's regulation requiring restaurants with at least 15 outlets nationwide to put calorie counts on menus, James Barron of The New York Times updates us. Regardless of the restaurant lobby's stalling tactics, some chains already inform their customers about the calorie counts of their food, including Subway and...

Did you see this article in Women's Health in which SUGAR SHOCK! was cited? Kudos to Jane Di Leo for her fascinating article.

Kudos to this site for colorfully showing insightful in photos that illustrate what typical families around the world eat and how much they spend. So what would a week of your meals look like? By the way, isn't it sad that the American family in North Carolina ate the most nutrient-poor, fake foods? Whatever happened to fresh fruits and veggies? Thanks to the Huffington Post for the lead on this enlightening photo essay.

Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of the bestselling book Freakonomics, raises an interesting topic in today's Freakonomics blog, hosted on the New York Times. He wonders if people in New York are picking lower-calorie foods that calorie counts are posted in restaurants with more than 15 oulets. Noting that the new regulations present a "great opportunity for obesity researchers," Dubner recommends delving into whether or not calorie-sensitive behavior occurs at certain times of day, days of the week or even types of days (holiday vs. workday, bad weather vs. good, etc.) He also encourages discovering if these calorie counts "shock people...