The U.S. Food and Drug Administration considers 400 milligrams of caffeine per day to be "safe." However, drinking an energy drink is not the same as drinking a coffee or soda. Energy drinks contain up to 500 milligrams of caffeine per bottle/can. Compare that to 100 milligrams of caffeine in one cup of coffee, or around 50 milligrams of caffeine in 12 ounces of soda. The … [Read more...] about How Energy Drinks Affect The Mind & Body
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Use These 5 Tips To Cut More Sugar From Your Diet
Know Sugar When You See It Don’t let the name “sugar” fool you. Corn syrup, dextrose, fructose, sucrose, maltose, maltodextrin, all are sugars and all should be avoided. Check your food and beverage labels carefully. You may think sugar is pretty easy to spot, but think again! It's not only cookies, cakes, and donuts that diabetics need to watch out for. Sugar is lurking … [Read more...] about Use These 5 Tips To Cut More Sugar From Your Diet
Crush Sugar Cravings With These Key Tips
Science is continually revealing more and more reasons to stay away from sugar, especially for individuals with diabetes. Increased risks of diabetes complications, heart disease, and cancer have been connected to the consumption of sugar. Everyone knows that in order to benefit long-term health, sugar should be avoided. The tricky part is, sugar is literally everywhere. So, … [Read more...] about Crush Sugar Cravings With These Key Tips
The Best Sugar Substitutes for People with Diabetes
Has sugar gone from being a frequent guest at your house to one that rarely seems to cross the threshold? Perhaps sugar has been relegated to the “foods to avoid” list in your home. If sugar is something you have been told to avoid at all costs it’s very likely you have been diagnosed with diabetes! Why is it a good idea for people with diabetes to avoid sugar? When the … [Read more...] about The Best Sugar Substitutes for People with Diabetes