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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

Does high-fructose corn syrup cause you to overeat?

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

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

Eat Healthy: 5 Tips for Making Your Kitchen Healthier

It can be a challenge to eat healthy, especially if you keep your refrigerator and cabinets stocked with the wrong foods. A refrigerator filled with cookies and brownies and cabinets packed with convenience foods isn’t a recipe for a slimmer waistline – or better health. This article gives five tips for stocking a healthier kitchen.

July 8, 2012

3 Ways a Poor Diet Before and During Pregnancy Puts a Child’s Future Health at Risk

If you’re pregnant, you’ve probably heard people talk about how lucky you are to be able to eat whatever you want. Unfortunately, this common phrase is far from the truth.

March 18, 2012

Create Healthier Home-Made Pizza Your Family Will Love

You’ve vowed to help your family eat healthier this year which usually means saying goodbye to favorite foods like home-made pizza. But what if you could keep your resolution and still serve your family the food they love? Home-made pizza tops the list as one of our favorite junk foods but with a few simple changes you can create a healthier version without losing any flavor.

January 22, 2012

Why Follow a Paleo Diet?

Paleo Diet:Imagine a diet completely devoid of foods most people take for granted, including cereal, bread, pasta, corn chips, beans, candy bars and soda

December 18, 2011

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