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The word is out! Sugar – especially in excessive amounts – is harmful to our bodies. And we’ve learned that artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame and sucralose, have their downsides, too. Is there a way to avoid these products and still satisfy my sweet tooth or to complete a recipe that calls for sugar? Yes, there is, and here are three products from Homestead Market for you to consider adding to your food pantry: Xylitol: Pure xylitol is a white, crystalline natural substance that …

Surprise your guests with something NEW and adventurous . . . that is really OLD and delicious!Sap Sago Cheese – also referred to as Swiss Schabziger® -- is made only in Switzerland from a thousand year-old recipe.It is a unique, hard, pungent, grating cheese with uses limited only to your imagination. A little goes a long way!Our Sap Sago customers tend to be very sentimental about this unique cheese. Many have ties to Europe and grew up eating it with fresh bread and butter (hmmm good!) N …

Have you woken up the morning after eating late or eating too much and just felt like there was a ball sitting in your stomach? It can feel as though nothing digested all night! Or maybe you have awakened in the middle of the night with stomach cramps and just needed to go to the bathroom, but nothing came out to release the stomach pressure.According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, about 42 million Americans are affected by constipation, making it one of …

This month our product sale features the EuroPharma® Terry Naturally® product line. EuroPharma® carries incredible nutritional supplements that we are proud to stand by and make available to our customers and family. One of our common goals with EuroPharma is to always work toward optimum total body health, which we understand looks different for everyone.We started with this company several years ago because they are a local Wisconsin family-owned business with many values similar to ours and b …

Other people call these Black Ice Patches, but we like to call them Black Gold Patches! You might ask why? Well, we will give you 6 reasons.The Black Ice Medicated Patches:Help to relieve minor muscle and joint aches and pains We have experimented with these and love them! Our team even got so creative as to use the Black Ice Patches for skin irritations too. But read more and then try for yourself!Contain pain relieving menthol Did you know that menthol is a counter-irritant? It has been clin …

If you and your kids are lollipop fans but prefer to keep your sugar intake low, here's a great option. Dr. John's® Candies produces Inspired Sweets™ that are free of sugar, yet taste as good as their sugary counterparts. They offer a nice variety of lollipops, too:Cherry, ChocolateUltimate Lollipop Collection (variety mix of Lollipop flavors)Sunkissed Fruit (Raspberry, Grape, Tropical Fruit & Pomegranate)Fresh Fruits (Watermelon, Peach, Green Apple, Pear & Strawberry )Classic Fruit …

We are always looking for great products made by wonderful companies and their people. Vitalize Mints fit perfectly with our mission, and we think you are going to fall in love with them!Why We Chose Vitalize Mints They are made with US Birch Xylitol so they’re Sugar-Free and Guilt-Free! Xylitol is a healthier choice over sugar, does not cause spikes in blood sugar, and is great for teeth.We feel US Birch Xylitol is an excellent choice These Mints Contain Electrolytes With a mixture of Sodiu …

We know a lot of people who struggle with allergies over the spring and summer months, people who will sneeze for 30 or more minutes before their over-the-counter drug kicks in to provide some necessary allergy relief. In searching for a fast-acting solution for these people, we found Terry Naturally®’s FastBlock™ Allergy Relief. It encompasses what we were looking for while staying true to our mission.Terry Naturally®’s FastBlock™ is fast-acting and relieves allergy symptoms of hay fever and al …

When looking for natural and trusted options in regard to helping children with the feeling of anxiety, we ran across Terry Naturally’s® Calm Kids™. Not only was it named the 2017 “remedies Kids’ health award winner,” but the testimonies have been outstanding.Victoria T. said, “Great Product! Highly recommended. My 8yr old has been on "Calm Kids" for approximately 3 weeks. And it's amazing! :) She was having a hard time at school.. I knew my child was in there somewhere. This herbal supplement h …

Are you ready for Spry’s Stronger Longer Gum?If you aren’t, here are the Top 5 Reasons you should be!1. It is a convenient way to help clean your teeth and keep your breath fresh all while getting a serving or two of xylitol during your busy day.2. The new formula helps to keep the flavors strong and long-lasting! We will be carrying all 6 flavors.3. Xylitol, the main ingredient in the gum, is a natural sweetener that is used for its oral health benefits. Did you know? Xylitol helps clean the m …