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News & Articles By Divina Ramirez
02/17/2022
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By Divina Ramirez
Study: High-fructose diets can negatively affect fat metabolism in the liver
High levels of fructose in food can inhibit the liver’s ability to burn fat, according to a recent study published in Cell Metabolism. This effect is specific to fructose, a simple sugar found naturally in fruits and honey. Equally high levels of glucose, another type of simple sugar, had the opposite effect in that they improved the liver’s […]
02/12/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Can diet soda kill you? Studies show that some people can’t digest aspartame
Diet soda, despite the name, is not better for you than regular soda. In fact, it can even be deadly for certain people. Diet soda contains aspartame, an artificial sweetener that’s 200 times sweeter than table sugar. While both table sugar (or sucrose) and aspartame have the same amount of calories, manufacturers need only a small amount of […]
11/30/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Scientists develop new method for easily measuring pesticides in honey
Common insecticides believed to threaten the health and survival of honeybees can be easily detected in honey, thanks to a novel technique developed by scientists from the University of Waterloo in Canada. The fully automated technique, called the solid-phase microextraction (SPME) method, helps scientists extract pyrethroids from honey, which has been previously difficult to do. Pyrethroid insecticides are believed to cause the […]
10/26/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Fight bacteria with this sweet superfood: 5 Incredible facts about honey
Honey is one of the most valued natural products humans have been consuming since ancient times. But more than a source of nourishment, honey also doubles as a natural medicine for treating a host of health conditions, ranging from bacterial infections to cancer. Honey is primarily composed of fructose and glucose. But it has also been […]
10/23/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Researchers find strong evidence linking artificial sweeteners to asthma
Even moderate consumption of fructose and high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) from soda, fruit drinks and apple juice corresponds to a higher risk of asthma in adults. This is the finding of a recent study by independent researcher Luanne DeChristopher and Katherine Tucker from the University of Massachusetts Lowell (UMass Lowell), published in the British Journal of Nutrition. Their study […]
09/28/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Sugar and chronic inflammation: What to eat and what to avoid to prevent diabetes, heart disease and obesity
Sugar, in and of itself, is not dangerous. But consuming too much too often can trigger chronic inflammation that could lead to a host of health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes and obesity. If left untreated, these conditions can increase the risk of premature death. But on the bright side, research suggests that consuming less sugar can […]
09/09/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
The good, the bad and the sweet: What kind of sugar is bad for your health?
Sugar gets a bad rap – and for good reason. Found in processed foods like pastries, candies and sodas, this infamous macronutrient has been linked to all sorts of ailments and health conditions in the past, including heart disease and diabetes. But nutritionists caution against forgoing sugar altogether. Sugar acts as the major fuel source […]
08/17/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Keep your gut healthy and clean by avoiding these 4 types of food
Good gut health has far-reaching benefits for human health, from better digestion to a stronger immune response to infection and disease. Therefore, a balanced diet ought to include foods that promote optimal gut health, such as those rich in fiber and probiotics. But just as there are good foods for gut health, so too are there bad ones. […]
08/15/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Ditch the soda to avoid an early demise, researchers warn
It’s no secret that soda is one of the unhealthiest drinks out there, but that doesn’t stop people from consuming it. That being said, this recent research might change people’s minds. In the largest cohort of its kind, a group of 50 researchers from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) studied the soda consumption […]
08/13/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
How does sugar drain your brain? Science explains
It’s no secret that too much sugar is bad for cardiometabolic health. From triggering insulin resistance to increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke, eating a high-sugar diet can pose serious consequences. Recent research published in the journal Nature Communications adds another sugar-related consequence: rapid metabolic shifts. In fruit flies fed a high-sugar diet, important metabolites […]
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