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5 Surprising Food Additives and Fillers and How to Avoid Them
Thanks to better nutrition labeling, increased awareness and science-based nutrition education, Americans are now - consuming a healthier diet - than they did in years past. Many people are paying more attention to nutrition labels and striving to make healthier food choices and are then surprised to learn that there are several hidden, unhealthy fillers and additives in many of the foods they eat....
October 23, 2023
Artificial and Alternative Sweeteners, What You Should Know
We, as a nation, have a sweet tooth. But we know that sugar is making us fat and very unhealthy. Luckily, we have other ways to sweeten things. Let's talk about our "sugarless" options, what we should be using and what we need to ditch! - The bad: - High fructose corn syrup - Agave nectar - Saccharin - Aspartame - Sucralose - The first two we will talk about are high fructose corn syrup and agave nectar....
August 13, 2023
Sugar is Sneakier Than We Tought
How much sugar do you consume each day? You might be surprised by how much of the sweet stuff is sneaking into your diet, without your consent. Hidden sugars are rampant in the food industry, -especially in ultra-processed foods. But the good news is that new FDA labeling requirements may help. Under the new requirements, food manufacturers must specify the amount of added sugar in most products. Since...
February 21, 2020
How Diets High in Fructose Can Make Us Dumber
High amounts of fructose have become a normal part of the American diet, and it’s having devastating effects on people’s health. Most of us know by now that diets high in fructose can lead to obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome. But new studies are showing that these effects are only the tip of the iceberg. As mentioned, a high-sugar diet can lead to a wide variety of health problems. But it can...
April 8, 2019