Stevia and Monk Fruit vs. Aspartame and Splenda
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – The natural plant-based sweeteners stevia and monk fruit (Luo Han Guo) are pitted head-to-head against aspartame and Splenda. A number of artificial sweeteners have…
People Who Consume Too Much High Fructose Corn Syrup Could Be at Risk for Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
Endocrine Society via Newswise – High fructose consumption should be avoided to prevent the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to research being presented Sunday, June 12 at ENDO…
Doctor Explains Why Foods With Sugar, Flour Are Habit-Forming and How to Break the Cycle of Food Addiction
News Staff via CBN News – Ending the cycle of food addiction can seem daunting and overwhelming to many. One doctor says avoiding certain kinds of foods is key and that…
Your Gut Senses the Difference Between Real Sugar and Artificial Sweetener
Duke University via Newswise – DURHAM, N.C. – Your taste buds may or may not be able to tell real sugar from a sugar substitute like Splenda, but there are cells in…
Uk to Lead A New Network to Take Global Action on Sugar and Calorie Reduction
GOV.UK via News-Medical – The UK has been chosen by the World Health Organization (WHO) to lead a new Sugar and Calorie Reduction Network to take global action on sugar and…
7 SURPRISING Ways Sugar Can Harm Your Health
Stephanie Woods via NaturalHealth365 – Let’s face it, sugar is extremely prevalent in today’s society. Many of the prepared and processed foods in grocery stores contain an alarming amount of sugar. This is why…
Homemade Strawberry Lemonade Recipe (Naturally Sweetened)
Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CN – There isn’t much better on a hot summer day than a fresh glass of lemonade. Unfortunately, many store-bought lemonades contain lots of added sugar…
Obesity Hits New Milestone Largely Due to Sugar Consumption
Lorie Johnson via CBN News – More than 42% of US adults are now obese, making it the first time in history the national rate has passed the 40% mark, according…
Less Sugar, Please! New Studies Show Low Glucose Levels Might Assist Muscle Repair
Tokyo Metropolitan University via EurekAlert – Tokyo, Japan – Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have shown that skeletal muscle satellite cells, key players in muscle repair, proliferate better in low glucose…
Do You Find Processed Foods Utterly Irresistible? Here’s Why
Lorie Johnson via CBN News – Many doctors call processed foods the number one enemy of our health. They are extremely high in calories, which is bad enough, but combined with…
Is Your Eggnog Latte Killing You? Here’s the Truth & a Great Alternative
Dr. Don Colbert – Does an eggnog latte killing you sound a bit drastic? Sure. But, it’s also an uncomfortable truth. Our highly ultra-processed sugar diets are killing us. Literally.…
‘Sugar Is a Tricky, Tricky, Tricky Little Abuser’: The Light Bulb Moment That Helped This Sugar Addict Break Free
Lorie Johnson via CBN News – America’s weight problem is so bad a recently published report in the New England Journal of Medicine predicts over half of the nation will…
Scrumptious Low-Carb Pecan Pie Cheesecake (Only 4 Grams Net Carbs!)
Dr. Don Colbert – There is something magical about Pecan Pie Cheesecake. It “screams” Holiday deliciousness. But, did you know that the typical pecan pie cheesecake contains about 1/4 cup…
This Common Food May Be as Deadly as Sugar
Dr. Don Colbert – A worldwide food staple may be deadly. It may be on your dinner plate. Have you ever walked into your favorite restaurant, ordered beef and broccoli, with…
5 Sweet Innovations That Can Save Us from Sugar Overload
Abigail Klein Leichman via Israel21c – Like Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, many of us are tempted by sweets – especially at home during the pandemic. But while…
