This is a super busy stressful time of year, and it should be a time of rest and rejuvenation. Even when you are excited and happy it’s stressful for your body, just because you are doing so many things out of the norm, more planning, more shopping, more cooking, etc. Stress produces hormones called cortisol […]
What is the main reason to drink diet soda? If you’re like most people, it’s to lose weight, or reduce calories and sugar. Studies keep showing a corresponding weight gain in those using artificial sweeteners compared to those using sugar. Non-nutritive sweeteners, or NNS, are 200 times sweeter than sugar, so you can use much
This is a handy little poster with facts on condiments, from good to bad. So helpful, I actually use salsa on my baked potatoes and as salad dressing sometimes, helps get those vegetables in as well. Happy eating!
Studies have shown that a diet high in carbohydrates make the chance of developing Mild Cognitive Impairment, or MCI, 4 times greater in the elderly. MCI is a precursor to Alzheimer’s. Studies at Mayo Clinic are showing the same results with sugar. Not everyone with MCI develops Alzheimer’s, but a large percentage do, according to
This poster is a great look at how much sugar is in your drink, and also showing what it should be. The extra calories in beverages add up fast, make informed choices, I prefer to eat my calories!!
The price of corn is going up in some areas, so much so that some cattle producers think they have found the answer by supplementing their cattle’s diet with candy and food by-products such as orange rinds in Florida and almond hulls in California. John Waller, a professor of animal nutrition at the University of
How much soda do you drink? When I was a kid a soft drink was an occasional treat, we still make jokes about getting one can for 3 kids to share. Now it’s an every day occurrence for most American kids. Schools have installed soda machines in hallways. How much damage is this doing to
Strawberries– Teeth whitener. Decreases appearance of dilated pores. Brown sugar– Excellent exfoliation for sensitive skin Lemons– Natural disinfectant, deodorizer and astringent; helpful in digestion, a natural body cleanser and skin lightener Oats– Relieve dryness, restore natural moisture balance to heal minor irritations.
Many studies, including 3 new studies that published this weekend reaffirm that fruit drinks are linked to the obesity epidemic. Consumption of sugary drinks has more than doubled since the 1970s, and the rate of obesity among Americans during the same period reached 30% of the adult population. Learn more about the dangers of fruit
This video is one of the most comprehensive and informative videos about sugar. I personally enjoyed every second of Dr. Lustig’s speech and as a medical doctor and researcher I do agree with every single sentence of his speech. Although the video is 90 minutes, in every part of the video, you’d find surprising facts
Popcorns are low in calories and full of polyphenols, a form of antioxidants that are fighting many types of diseases. Here is the catch! The ingredients you add to popcorn determines if the popcorn you made is a healthy choice or it rather harms your body. Too much salt or sugar, butter or margarine are
This is the truth: We are a society addicted to sugar, and sugar is addictive as much as cocaine is! Even when you try to quit sugar, you’d have withdrawal symptoms! Sugar consumption is increasing every day and it is mind-blowing! Just take a look at the numbers! “The consumption of sugar will
You are hungry and you’re looking for something to grab to satisfy hunger. Which one should you choose? A banana or a cookie? and why? You can find the answer to this question in this infographic. Also you’d learn more about “The Satiety Index” which is a measure of how full you are after eating
As almost everyone knows, soda is not a healthy drink and it may cause a lot of health issues, including diabetes and obesity. Even the widely advertised “diet soda” may increase the risk of heart disease and stroke in people who drink it regularly. (For more info check out this link). These are a list
Almost 1 in 5 children between the ages of 6-9 in the United States are obese. High sugar intake, fast food, unhealthy snacks, TV ads and poor family control are among the main reason of childhood obesity. Surprisingly, the average American child consumes 32 teaspoons of sugar per day! This is highly above the amount
This picture compares the sugar contents of different drinks. The best and healthiest drink among all drinks is water. If you like to have some taste, why not add a tiny slice of lemon or other fruits to that? How about this refreshing drink? It’s so easy-to-prepare and you only need fresh fruits,
This image shows the sugar content of different foods. Although it doesn’t differentiate the type of sugar (i.e. refined vs. natural), it is useful to have a general picture on the sugar contents of these foods. You should note that even some fruits have moderate sugar content, but this sugar is less harmful than the
