Yes. Both sugar and flour have a very high glycemic index, which means they both spike your blood sugars.
White sugar has a glycemic index of 65 and a glycemic load of 65
White flour has a glycemic index of 70–85, and a glycemic load of 53–65
What about BROWN sugar and WHOLEWHEAT flour?
With brown sugar, it just changed colors; it is not any healthier. With wholewheat flour, the glycemic index is slightly lower because of the increased fiber.
I recommend going for the most fiber-filled flour you can find. The fiber mix I use, which is virtually 5x more effective than Metamucil, can also double as flour. It’s an all purpose fiber mix with 16g of soluble fiber/serving.
For more ways to balance your blood sugar, contact me!
A study recently published in JAMA Dermatology has found that nicotinamide, a derivative of Vitamin B3, is linked to a reduction in non-melanoma skin cancers in people who have already had skin cancer.
This was a significant study, 34,000 veterans, who had previously been diagnosed with skin cancer. Researchers found those who took 500 mg of nicotinamide twice a day for at least a month after being diagnosed with their first skin cancer had a 54% reduced risk of developing another skin cancer compared to those who didn’t take the supplement. It was also associated with a 14% overall reduction in the risk of getting future skin cancers.
Nicotinamide (B3) has anti-inflammatory properties and can help skin cells repair themselves after UV damage.
Takeaways:
500 mg is a very high dose so it will be sold as a stand alone supplement.
Taking a B complex supplement is essential for your overall health. So most won’t need to take such a high dose, but most DO need a B complex.
Check your label to make sure it has “Niacin” or B3.
Also be sure the B vitamins are “Methylated”. It will state this on the label. If not, don’t buy it. 50% of the population has the MTHFR gene, so chances are you don’t know if you have it or not. Play it safe and buy methylated B vitamins.
At R3, we’re all about helping your body work the way it was designed to. One powerful hormone that plays a big role in managing hunger, cravings, and blood sugar is GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1). While some medications mimic GLP-1, your body can naturally support its production through smart food choices!
Here are some foods that may help your body release more GLP-1 naturally:
Fiber-Rich Choices: • Whole grains like brown rice, quinoa, and oats • Legumes (beans, lentils, chickpeas) • Fruits such as berries, apples, and pears • Veggies like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and spinach
Bonus Boosters: • Spices like turmeric and cinnamon • Green tea • A little dark chocolate (70% or higher!)
Remember: Not everyone will experience the same results, but eating a balanced variety of these nutrient-rich foods supports blood sugar balance, satiety, and long-term wellness — the R3 way. I can help!
Helping people help themselves has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember, when I stumbled onto this company via friends, while looking for safe household cleaning products it was a no brainer. Now, almost 21 years later, I’m still using healthy products, made in the USA, from a company I trust for my family while helping others to do the same. Win, win!
This is kinda a big deal so I’m sharing again….because it needs to be heard.
Maybe you’ve seen my posts over the last 14 years and quietly thought to yourself , “awww how cute…she’s trying a work from home project”…. Or honestly, maybe you inadvertently (and incorrectly ) threw us in the MLM bucket which rarely holds much merit…
It’s fine. I think a lot of people do that (they don’t know any better, But everything is different here and it’s time we start getting loud about that!
When you know better… you DO better.
So here we go: USA Today has named The Wellness Company one of America’s Most Trusted Brands.
T R U S T E D
This part really matters. We live in a world where (unfortunately) trust feels all but lost. People are divided. They don’t trust much. It’s so disheartening. Trust is something that carries so much more more weight than it ever used to. Would you agree?
America’s Most Trusted Brands 2025 study was one of the largest and most comprehensive consumer trust studies ever conducted in the United States. It was completed at a time when overall trust in institutions is at historic lows—yet trust remains one of the most valuable assets a company can earn.
The rankings were determined by USA Today and their research partner, Plant-A Insights Group, which surveyed more than 24,000 US consumers and analyzed 359,000 brand reviews.
The study measured “trust” based on five key factors: • Emotional connection • Trust and transparency • Likelihood to purchase • Alignment with personal values • Reliability
And “little ol us”….. we just be out here competing with the Johnson & Johnson’s and Proctor and Gamble’s of the world and are being recognized as one of the best of the best.
The survey named only one-tent of one percent of ALL American companies as the nation’s most trusted companies. And here we are, just doing our thing…like we have for 40 years.
If you need a store that you can fully trust…. I GOT YOU. No fluff. No hype. It’s the real actual deal.
Most of you know that I shop at this amazing wellness store now, but once upon a time, things were different. My cabinets and cupboards were lined with all sorts of toxic products. I didn’t realize how much they were affecting my health and well-being.
But you know what they say…when you know better, you do better. Discovering this store through my shopping club was a game-changer. Now, my home is a sanctuary, and I feel so much healthier and happier.
It’s incredible how the products we use every day can impact everything from our energy levels to our overall health. We can’t control everything outside, but we can make our homes safe and nurturing places.
I’ve put together a quick six-minute video that dives into why you need to get these toxins out of your home. I think you’ll find it really eye-opening. Contact me and I’ll send it to you.
Your health, your family’s health and your fur babies health are so important. Let’s make our homes places that support and protect us.
The people you meet, the opportunities that arise, and even the challenges you face show up for a reason. Most often, they arrive right on time… when you’re ready, when you believe you’re worthy, when you finally start to see your own value.
Life has a way of delivering what we think we deserve.
Tell yourself each morning when you wake up that you are worthy, capable, and ready for what’s next.
Start believing in your value, and watch how life shows up for you.
My telling you about my online shopping club always includes how it saves you money. My friend posted this—I wanted to share because it backs up my talking:
“Since the one dollar membership to try this store ends in tonight, I figured this was worth sharing. I just looked this detergent up on Amazon (where it is ILLEGALLY SOLD), and it’s $60 for this same bottle. I get this for $19, usually cheaper with a coupon because I’m a bargain shopper. People throw away SO much money because they “don’t want a membership” but dang, I was pretty tied to Amazon & Walmart before this, membership or not. The money is being spent, regardless of where you shop; it just depends if you want a trusted source, a company that cares, products that work, and ones that are made in America. And have you seen those membership prices?! $139 for the year for Amazon, $60 for the year for Costco.. INSANE. This $1 feels like chunk change, literally. I walked into Walmart when we were camping last and couldn’t believe people actually spend $12 on deodorant, mine is $5. Plus, that bottle of 409 cleaner costing $3 and says to use on countertops—but 409 is also hazardous to both humans and pets. This brand is non-toxic and the cost is $1.17 a spray bottle.
The brand Dreft (is NOT considered safe for babies) costs $9.87 for 30 loads; this brand costs $19 for 96 loads and safe for the whole family.
Miralax that is TOXIC and so unhealthy, $22 for 10 servings. This brand’s digestive fiber is $23 for 30 servings; again, I buy BOGO so I get it cheaper.
I love this brand’s Dandruff Shampoo! Not only did it cure my child’s dandruff, but my other child’s psoriasis, $17 for a 32 ounce bottle—or $7 for an eight ounce bottle! CeraVe costs $10 for 12 ounces.
This brand’s Claritin replacement costs $10 les than actual Claritin.
This makeup brand comes with standards higher than EU Skincare. All the hygiene. All the vitamins. The supplements. The best medicine cabinet for every home. The baby wipes, baby lotion and diaper cream. There are electrolytes for both pre-workout and post-workout. A whole nutrition line for proper nutrition and weight loss.I could keep going and going and going. Affordable prices. Products that actually work. 100% satisfaction on everything. Nothing extra. Something you’ll try and wish you had started sooner.
I haven’t even dug into the highest paying referral program out there and how so many families have turned a monthly expense into a monthly income.
It’s a dream come true to be able to make a meaningful impact on families’ lives while enjoying the flexibility to work from anywhere. This is my office for the week, and the liberty to pursue my passions is a blessing. So yes, even while I’m at a retreat, I’ll be sharing how to shop at America’s best-kept secret for safer, cleaner, and greener products.
My family saves so much money shopping here every month. The nontoxic laundry detergent I use is only $19.49 for 96 loads. It also smells AMAZING! It’s scented with essential oils, so I get the great scents without harmful fragrances.
I’m also convinced that Heaven smells like the Tough & Tender all-purpose cleaner. Tough & Tender works better than anything I’ve ever used (and I loved 409) and costs $1 a bottle.
Years ago, I had a huge misconception that safer products meant higher prices and zero scents. I’m happy to admit I was wrong. When I started shopping at this online wellness store that offers safer products without an insane price tag, I was astounded to learn they could offer these prices because they don’t pay for advertising, celebrity endorsements, or shelf space. The company puts those dollars into higher quality ingredients. Yet they still offer their products to preferred customers at a fraction of the price you find at Target. I just feel like person to person, you need to know a place like this exists because HALLELUJAH.
In fact, I just got another shipment from the Wellness Company. These days, I buy all of my household essentials here. I’m excited to try the new fruit and veggie wash—Harvest Pure! I really love this store and how they help so many families improve their health and finances. I know shopping here and referring friends has helped bridge that GAP!
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