Sugars’ dangerous effect on your triglycerides
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There are several lifestyle modifications one can take to reduce their levels of triglycerides.
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HEALTHY FOOD
The scoop on differences between frozen desserts
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Who could disagree that as summer heat rises, there is almost nothing better than taking pleasure in a frozen dessert. Whether you choose ice cream, gelato, sorbet, sherbet or frozen yogurt, they all taste good. Who could get through a summer without having at least one of these deliciously cold treats, right?
Read MoreWhy a sweet tooth may rule your life
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If you’ve ever spoken the words, “I have a sweet tooth,” there may be a good explanation for that. And it looks to be not as easy as simply having more willpower to refrain from indulging in goodies and desserts. It may actually be more of a biological aspect motivating and rewarding some people to go into sugar craving overdrive that could be the explanation.
Read More8 foods surprisingly high in sugar
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All those foods containing more sugar than we realize contributing to our sugar stockpile over the course of a day.
Read MoreHoney vs. Sugar
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We are all trying to limit our consumption of sugar, or should be. For some, that means switching from sugar to honey in our morning yogurt. Honey is perceived as being healthier than sugar.
Read MoreConfront Your Sugar Addiction
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Fructose paired with glucose in both table sugar and high-fructose corn syrup is a fixture in diets worldwide. Increasingly the factor to blame for epidemics of obesity, diabetes and a wealth of related health problems. Scientists are still struggling to understand both the complicated metabolic effects and secrets of the allure: why we’re so drawn to consume sugar in sodas, desserts, snacks.
Read MoreHow Sugar Affects Your Hormones
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We have some work to do when it comes to ending the seemingly never-ending cycle of sugar cravings as well as nutrient deficiency. The average American consumes approximately one third of a pound of sugar each day, translating into nearly 130 pounds of sugar per person every year. As a nation sugar usage exceeds 9 million tons a year. But what are the results of us consuming all this sugar? Well, believe it or not, sugar also affects our hormones and a woman's menstrual period. Here's why.
Read MoreDo You Eat Too Much Sugar?
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The average American consumes approximately one third of a pound of sugar each day, translating into nearly 130 pounds of sugar per person every year. As a nation sugar usage exceeds 9 million tons a year. Fruit has good sugar. Product is your best bet when it comes to satisfying that sugar craving. It's also packed with fiber which helps you feel fuller longer. Fruits also have the added benefit of plenty of essential vitamins and minerals. But the real question is how much is too much?
Read MoreHow Does Sugar Affect the Brain?
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The average American consumes approximately one third of a pound of sugar each day, translating into nearly 130 pounds of sugar per person every year. As a nation sugar usage exceeds 9 million tons a year. Sugar has been shown to speed up obesity and chronic diseases such as Type II Diabetes, heart disease, stroke and even cancer. But now new evidence is showing more and more the negative effect sugar has on our brain health, from cognitive function to psychological wellbeing.
Read MoreArtificial Sweeteners Really Better Than Sugar?
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Despite intense scrutiny of artificial sweeteners for years, the product continues to be popular with dieters, diabetics and many just looking for a sweet fix. Even in the face of declining soda sales, the market share of diet soda continues to expand, with the second most popular soda being a diet variety. At the same time, the global market for non-sugar sweeteners has had impressive sales in recent years.
Read MoreYour best ally in helping you reduce sugar
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Your best friend and ally in helping you reduce sugar intake has always been at your fingertips - the Nutrition Facts panel. Hopefully soon, with one small change, this trusted source of nutrition information will help you even further in slashing sugar to a more reasonable amount. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing that the nutrition facts label on packaged foods include the percent daily value (DV) for added sugars. Maybe it doesn’t seem like a big deal, but it is and it’s been long overdue.
Read MoreNatural Ways to Add Sweetness
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The average American consumes approximately one third of a pound of sugar each day, translating into nearly 130 pounds of sugar per person every year. As a nation sugar usage exceeds 9 million tons a year. As for sugar, it is nearly impossible and unnecessary to remove completely from ones diet. Sugar is naturally found in most foods, however avoidance of refined process sugar is key to a healthier lifestyle. Try to decrease the number of steps between the original food source and your table. For instance instead of eating candy when craving something sweet, choose a piece of fruit. Fruit is a natural source of sugar paired with fiber, which will keep you full longer and improve digestion.
Read MoreTaming the “Sugar Monster” in all of us
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There is probably no other food ingredient people feel so passionate about as sugar. Food manufacturers know this as since the mid-1990’s, over 600 new food products have been introduced, most of which are candy and sweet snacks. Even songs have been written about sugar – think of “Brown Sugar” by the Rolling Stones, “Sugar, Sugar” by the Archies or “Sugartime” sung by Johnny Cash, just to name a few.
Read MoreSugar, Sugar: How much is too much?
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Sugar has certainly come under fire as a culprit for a plethora of health concerns, ranging from cancer to obesity. The average American consumes approximately one third of a pound of sugar each day, translating into nearly 130 pounds of sugar per person every year. As a nation sugar usage exceeds 9 million tons a year.
Read MoreArtificial Sweeteners: Friend or Foe?
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There's a huge debate around artificial sweeteners. Here's my take. Despite intense scrutiny of artificial sweeteners for years, the product continues to be popular with dieters, diabetics and many just looking for a sweet fix.
Read MoreAll Sugar is not Created Equal: The State of Sugar Options
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Recently sugar has come under fire as a culprit for a plethora of health concerns, ranging from cancer to obesity. The average American consumes approximately one third of a pound of sugar each day, translating into nearly 130 pounds of sugar per person every year. As a nation sugar usage exceeds 9 million tons a year.
Read MoreThe sweeter side: Benefits and risks of artificial sweeteners
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Despite intense scrutiny of artificial sweeteners for years, the product continues to be popular with dieters, diabetics and many just looking for a sweet fix. Even in the face of declining soda sales, the market share of diet soda continues to expand, with the second most popular soda being a diet variety.
Read MoreCoffee perks up your sugar metabolism
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For many people, coffee is enjoyed for its energizing effects—however, research has revealed many previously unrecognized health benefits.
Recent large population studies have begun to uncover healthy associations with consistent coffee consumption.
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