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03/06/2020 / By Franz Walker

Scientists unlock the molecules that make STEVIA 200x sweeter than regular sugar

As a natural sweetener and alternative to table sugar, stevia can provide a number of health benefits. However, the plant possesses a certain aftertaste that can be off-putting to some people. Because of this, scientists peered into the molecular machinery behind stevia’s intense sweetness. What makes stevia sweeter than regular sugar? Researchers at the Washington University […]

09/25/2019 / By Melissa Smith

Sweet little lies: How food companies hide the sugar of their food products from you

Consuming a lot of sugary food and drinks has been linked to dreadful diseases, such as obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. Unfortunately, despite these negative effects of sugar on health, a lot of people still consume sinful amounts of it. The average American may be eating around 15 teaspoons or 60 g of […]

07/13/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

The sour truth about artificial sweeteners: Research proves they make you gain weight, not lose it

A lot of people think that sugar-free treats are a healthy way to enjoy sweet foods, eating them with abandon because they don’t think they’ll gain weight on account of the fewer calories. This could prove to be a very costly mistake, however, as research shows that artificial sweeteners actually cause people to put on […]

06/07/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

From bad to worse: Diet drinks will wreck your health, and the damage they do gets worse as you get older

Choosing “diet” beverages might help you keep your calorie counts down, but your health problems will start to add up pretty significantly if you drink them on a regular basis. A recent study looked into the effects that consuming diet drinks – which are any beverages that have been sweetened with artificial sugar substitutes – […]

05/16/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

“Diet” products are full of aspartame that cause various health problems

If you think you’re saving yourself from diseases by consuming “diet” products, think again. Aspartame, the most common type of artificial sweetener used in diet products, can cause oxidative stress in the brain, accelerated aging, dangerous cell damage associated with inflammation, and chronic disease. A study published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary, and Alternative […]

05/09/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Toxic foods that may be triggering early puberty in girls

Puberty in girls typically starts between the ages of eight and 13 and ends around the age of 14. However, some girls today are reaching puberty at an earlier. According to studies, consumption of toxic foods is the reason behind this. Commonly consumed toxic foods that can cause early puberty include caffeinated drinks, artificially-sweetened and sugar-sweetened beverages, […]

04/29/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Too much of a good thing: What happens if you load up on too much yogurt?

Yogurt is known as a healthy food but too much of a good thing is bad for your health. Here are some of the possible side effects of loading up on too much yogurt. Kidney stones may form: One cup of whole milk plain yogurt contains 296 milligrams (mg) of calcium, which prevents osteoporosis, maintains muscles, improves digestive […]

04/17/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Ready to quit eating added sugars? Here are 6 great things that happen if you do

It can be difficult to limit your sugar intake, especially if you have a sweet tooth. If you’re still on the fence about making changes to your diet, here are six benefits that you can enjoy if you quit eating foods rich in sugar. Fruits are a good source of healthy sugar Researchers have found that […]

03/27/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Study confirms long-term consumption of sugary drinks cause liver damage

Sodas are generally considered bad for the health, and sodas that contain aspartame — commonly used in diet sodas — are even worse. In a study published in the journal Nutrition Research, it was revealed that long-term consumption of soft drinks and aspartame induces liver damage by dysregulating adipocytokines and inducing of hyperglycemia, lipid accumulation, […]

03/24/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Not sweet at all: Study finds artificial sweeteners can harm your microbiome

Artificial sweeteners may seem like safe sugar alternatives, but the truth is, they are also linked to negative side effects. In fact, a study revealed that artificial sweeteners can affect the balance of “good” bacteria in your microbiome. Unlike sugar, artificial sweeteners contain almost no calories. However, the latter is associated with various health risks. Unfortunately, […]

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