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08/18/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

The devastating effects of sugar: Our brain’s rewards center begins to want only foods that are high in fats and carbs

Researchers unveil another alarming negative effect of eating too many foods high in fats and carbohydrates. In a study published in the journal Cell Metabolism, it was revealed that the reward center of the brain started to value and want more foods that contain high amounts of fat and carbohydrates, such as processed foods, than […]

08/08/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Here’s why you shouldn’t have sweet drinks on an empty stomach

Consuming high amounts of sugary drinks – as well as doing it on an empty stomach – could be linked to problems not only in the liver but also in the gut microbiota, according to a study reported in the journal Cell Metabolism. The researchers, led by Princeton University scientists, revealed that food and drink containing high levels of sugar […]

07/31/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Why you should avoid aspartame at all costs

Among artificial sweeteners, one of the most common and controversial is aspartame. This zero-calorie sweetener, typically used in a number of foods and beverages as a sugar substitute, has been the subject of intense scrutiny in recent years. There is a multitude of reasons for this, many of which should give you pause for thought […]

07/21/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Do you really want to use that? Artificial sweeteners linked to unwanted weight gain

Foods and drinks labeled “low-fat” and “diet” are not helping you lose weight, but actually, do the opposite. These products contain artificial sweeteners that actually cause fat accumulation and unwanted weight gain. These side effects are especially pronounced in people who are already obese. These artificial sweeteners overstimulate and disrupt the metabolic processes in the […]

05/28/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

6 More reasons NOT to drink diet soda

Sodas are known to be harmful to health. Likewise, diet sodas are still bad for you. “Diet” sodas and zero-calorie drinks are marketed as “healthier” alternatives to regular soda. But do not be fooled, they are made out of artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame, cyclamates, saccharin, sucralose, and acesulfame potassium. Artificial sweeteners are said to […]

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 […]

05/15/2018 / By Vicki Batts

PROVEN: Sugar-free diet drinks are NOT healthier; artificial sweeteners still cause obesity and diabetes

Artificial sweeteners have been heralded by weight-conscious folks looking to cut calories for the last few decades. It’s hard to ignore the fact that dieters and health-conscious people alike have been led to believe that choosing a sugar substitute over the real thing is actually their best option — but is that really true? Research […]

04/04/2018 / By Derek Henry

Why monk fruit is the best sugar substitute yet discovered

It may be an understatement to say there is a large scale sugar addiction in the world today. It seems we like everything sweeter, and are willing to overlook the health consequences to satisfy our sweet tooth. Back in the early 1800’s, the average American consumed about 9 grams of sugar a day. Fast forward […]

04/02/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Understanding the differences between sugars: white, brown, raw, molasses, honey, agave

By now, most of us are aware of the health dangers of high-fructose corn syrup and do our best to avoid it, and most health-conscious individuals won’t go anywhere near sweeteners like aspartame and sucralose. However, sticking to natural sugar isn’t as straightforward as it sounds given the many options available. Which type of natural […]

02/27/2018 / By Zoey Sky

No sweets or juice on an empty stomach: Sugars, including fructose, harm the good bacteria in your gut in the absence of food

It looks like it’s better to wait until after you’ve eaten breakfast before you drink some orange juice. According to researchers, drinking fruit juice on an empty stomach “overwhelms the digestive system.” The results from a U.S. study implies that this can upset the “good bacteria” in your gut. The scientists have determined that fruit juice contains […]

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