Why are Processed Foods So Hard to Give Up?
We know they’re not good for us, but processed foods can be tough to give up. In fact, some experts believe they’re addictive. Here’s why.
December 17, 2017
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Dietary Sugar: Does It Increase Your Risk for Heart Disease?
Sugar is bad for your teeth and for your waistline – but what about your heart? A new study shows diets high in sugar are linked with an increased risk for heart disease. Find out more about sugar consumption, heart health and why it’s important to reduce the amount of sugar in your diet.
March 23, 2014
Gluten Sensitivity: Are You Sensitive to Gluten or FODMAPs?
Have you gone gluten-free because you think you’re gluten sensitive? It may not be the gluten after all. You may actually be sensitive to other compounds in gluten-containing foods called FODMAPs. Find out what FODMAPs are and how they cause problems.
February 9, 2014
The Quest for Nutritional Fun
Most of us would agree that there is a degree of fun in being bad, diet-wise. The problem is that after the fun is over, we feel bad. Bad eating habits lead to feeling ill, gaining weight, and, sometimes, disease. The solution is to make nutrition fun. It may be true what they say, that you only live once, but at least you can feel good while you’re living. So this month, set off on a quest for making nutrition fun, exciting, and delicious.
November 3, 2013
Does Fructose Fuel Obesity and Insulin Resistance? Find Out What a New Study Shows
It’s a controversial topic – fructose and high-fructose corn syrup. Is it really the driving force behind insulin resistance and obesity? Find out what a new study shows about how your body handles sugar – both fructose and table sugar.
September 15, 2013
Health Risks of Sugar: Is It More Toxic Than You Think?
Is sugar toxic or just “bad for you?” A study sheds new insights on the health risks of sugar. Find out more about the drawbacks of eating a diet rich in sugar and high-fructose corn syrup.
August 18, 2013
7 Ways to Reduce the Amount of Dietary Toxins You’re Exposed To
It’s impossible not to be exposed to some toxins from the environment, the food you eat and the beverages you drink. The good news? There are ways to reduce the amount of dietary toxins you take in when you eat a meal. Here are seven of them.
June 2, 2013
Another Look at Fructose: Does It Cause You to Overeat?
Fructose and high-fructose corn syrup has been in the limelight recently, and not all experts agree on whether high-fructose corn syrup is worse for you than table sugar. Now a study sheds new light on the issue by looking at what happens in your brain when you drink a fructose-sweetened beverage. Find out more.
January 6, 2013
What Are Processed Foods and Are They All Bad?
Processed foods have been labeled as “bad” – but are they always? Find out what processed foods really are and why some types of processed food are worse than others. You’ll also get tips for avoiding the unhealthiest types of processed foods.
November 25, 2012
Is High-Fructose Corn Syrup Worse Than Sugar?
High-fructose corn syrup has been demonized recently for contributing to a variety of health problems including obesity – but is it really any worse than sugar? Find out more about the controversy surrounding high fructose corn syrup and why it’s important to reduce all sugars.
November 18, 2012
Menopause is no reason to get fat! by Tiffany
In February 201,2 poor eating habits had left me overweight and miserable. None of my clothing was fitting any more. I had slacked off my workouts.I began to look bloated. When I went to my doctor for my annual exam she told me my blood sugar was high. After further testing I learned that I
August 3, 2012
Are Natural Sweeteners Really Better for You?
There are more alternatives to sugar than ever before. Health food stores and natural food markets offer a variety of natural sweeteners as an alternative to sugar and synthetic sweeteners – but are these “natural” sweeteners really better for you? If you’re limiting your sugar intake, find out what the safest options are.
July 29, 2012