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07/24/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Salty and sweet: Snacks and treats provide a quick boost but the damaging side effects last longer

Is that candy bar worth a lifetime of disease? As more evidence comes out on the dangerous effects of unhealthy snacks, are you willing to gamble your entire well-being for a few seconds of happiness? An interesting discussion written on The Daily Mail gave a second-by-second portrait of how junk food influences your body – from […]

07/21/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Experts reveal why we always seem to crave sweets after meals

Some people crave something sweet after eating their meals – but why? Experts have revealed several reasons: you’re born with a preference for sweet foods, your childhood, taste, habits, and emotional needs. Here’s a deeper look at each one: Innate preference for sweet foods – According to nutritionist Fiona Hunter, everyone is born with a preference […]

05/22/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Sugar is dumbing down young children, new study warns; pregnant women told to watch their diet

Consumption of excess sugar has been linked to various health concerns like cancer, diabetes, and obesity, and now another study has revealed that sugar consumption can affect childhood cognition. The study, which was published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, examined the side effects of consuming larger quantities of sugary drinks and foods, focusing […]

05/01/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Extreme measures rarely work: You don’t have to quit all sugar to be healthy

Sugar-free diets advise individuals to skip certain fruits, sweeteners, sweets, and table sugar/sucrose. Other diets even suggest minimizing the dairy products that you consume. While its true that consuming too much sugar can cause obesity and increase the risk of heart disease, some cancers, and Type 2 diabetes, eating healthy doesn’t mean cutting out all the sugar from […]

04/20/2018 / By Zoey Sky

HIDDEN SUGAR DANGER: Breakfast blueberry muffins contain as much sugar as a can of Coke

You probably don’t think twice about reaching for a blueberry muffin when you want a snack because you believe it’s the healthier option compared to a cupcake. However, according to a report, a blueberry muffin may have the same amount of sugar as a can of soda. Based on the data from the report, blueberry […]

01/04/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Sparkling or flat? Doctor explains how fizzy water contributes to overeating, weight gain

Sparkling or carbonated water is a delight to drink, no doubt, but did you know that it can add inches to your waistline? This is a fact that Palestinian researchers first put out in a study, wherein rats who were given sugary water with added bubbles became fatter and hungrier than rats who had flat, […]

12/20/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Study finds adjusting the price of 7 key foods may save thousands of lives every year

Reducing the number of deaths related to cardiovascular diseases and diabetes can be accomplished through simple price changes. This was the suggestion put forth by a radical new study, one spearheaded by Tufts University researchers. They discovered that taxing unhealthy foods (processed meat, unprocessed red meat, and sugar-sweetened beverages) while subsidizing healthy foods (fruits, vegetables, […]

12/07/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Drink water, eat fruit: Fruit drinks marketed to children found to have shockingly high amounts of sugar

According to research published in the online journal BMJ Open, the sugar content of fruit drinks is “unacceptably high.” These refreshments include fruit drinks, and smoothies are some of the worst offenders. The findings revealed that at least half of the products assessed contained almost all of a child’s entire daily recommended maximum sugar intake of 19 grams […]

10/17/2017 / By JD Heyes

Too much stress can be just as bad for you as junk food: Study

We’ve known for a very long time that a diet high in processed, unnatural, non-nutritious foods like the kind you get from any fast-food restaurant is extremely unhealthy and can lead to a number of conditions, especially obesity. But a new study has found that too much stress in your life can mimic a poor […]

09/30/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Agave fiber found to improve gut health, help maintain healthy weight

Supplementing with agave extract can lead to better gut health and even weight loss, claim the researchers behind a new study. Their findings, which have been published in Nutrients, suggested that agavins—a type of indigestible sugar derived from the agave plant—can balance out and diversify gut microbiota. For the purposes of their study, the researchers […]

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