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News & Articles By Ralph Flores
05/15/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Why does drinking alcohol or sugary drinks make us thirsty?
Not all drinks were made to quench a person’s thirst: Far from it, alcoholic beverages and those that contain sugar make us even thirstier, and scientists may have found the reason why. In a study published in Cell Metabolism, research indicated the liver hormone FGF21, or fibroblast growth factor 21, to be responsible for the brain’s actions to increase […]
04/26/2018
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By Ralph Flores
The history and constituents of the date palm, a favorite since ancient times
Dates share a history with some of the world’s earliest civilizations. People have been enjoying them for so long — well over 5,000 years — that no-one remembers the history of how we first came to enjoy this delectable fruit. One thing is for sure: People consume dates not only for their flavor but also for their […]
04/01/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Evaluating the effects and health outcomes of non-nutritive sweeteners: analysis of research
Recently, non-nutritive sweeteners (NNSs) have become more pervasive in the market, as more food products have replaced sugar with this calorie-free option. According to a study published in Nutrition Journal, this is an apt moment to evaluate their possible health benefits and, if ever, any adverse effects to the body. Researchers collected all relevant data on the […]
01/08/2018
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By Ralph Flores
The health benefits of stevia and how to grow it
Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) is a plant that is endemic to the highlands of Paraguay in South America. It is popularly known as a natural sweetener, thanks to its leaves which contain sweet glycosides. The plant is now being commercially grown in many parts of South America and Asia, and the food and beverage industry is now […]
12/20/2017
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By Ralph Flores
Sugar isn’t the only problem with breakfast cereals; lack of nutritional value and pesticide toxins also harm health
Faced with increasing demands for healthier breakfast alternatives, the Kellog Company, the parent company for the Kellogg’s cereal brands, has announced that it will curb sugar content for its top three children’s cereals by between 20 to 40 percent starting next year. According to Oli Morton, managing director of Kellog’s U.K., the move is due to consumer […]
12/19/2017
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By Ralph Flores
FDA supports diet soda: They declined to ban misleading advertising for artificially sweetened drinks
It’s hard to ignore the writings on the wall when it comes to diet soda. Several studies have pointed out the adverse effects of drinking diet sodas — people who regularly drank diet soda are more likely to develop stroke and dementia and may not be even helping you lose weight. (Related: Diet soda, aspartame linked to premature deaths in […]
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