As the evils of sugar come farther and farther into the light, people are turning to artificial alternatives to get their “sweet fix.” In the U.S., 40% of adults and 25% of children report consuming artificial sweeteners on a daily basis. Many use these sweeteners as a way to cut calories. To many individuals, weight loss or gain is simple – take in less calories than you use … [Read more...] about Do Artificial Sweeteners Help Or Hurt Weight Loss?
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Food Cravings – Why Do We Get Them & How Can We Beat Them?
Food cravings originate in the parts of the brain that manage feelings of pleasure and reward. There are a few different potential causes for a food craving to be triggered. The first is an imbalance of hormones, like serotonin or leptin, which can cause a craving. The absence of essential nutrients can also prompt the brain to crave certain foods. The endorphins that are … [Read more...] about Food Cravings – Why Do We Get Them & How Can We Beat Them?
Top 10 Food Safety Tips For Summer
Summertime means cook-outs, parties, get-togethers, and lots of food! With all that action (and all that heat) food-borne illnesses are on the rise. These tips will help keep your food, and your family, safe this summer. For starters, make sure your hands are clean. Always, always, always wash your hands before and after handling food. A simple hand washing under warm water … [Read more...] about Top 10 Food Safety Tips For Summer
30 Day Sugar Detox – Could You Do It?
10% of people in the U.S. are addicted to sugar. The word addiction is no accident; studies now suggest that sugar induces a reward stimulus in the brain similar to that of illegal drugs. This makes the brain dependent upon sugar, and induces cravings, which in turn, feed the brain’s dependency on sugar. It truly is a vicious cycle. Even if you don’t consider yourself to be a … [Read more...] about 30 Day Sugar Detox – Could You Do It?
Cheers To These Diabetic-Friendly Beverages!
It’s getting hotter outside, and an easy way to cool down is with something tasty to drink. While diabetics may sometimes think that beverage options consist of water and diet soda, there are so many delicious drinks out there that won’t raise your blood sugar! Let’s begin with an obvious choice, good old-fashioned water. We all know we should be drinking more water, but how … [Read more...] about Cheers To These Diabetic-Friendly Beverages!