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Chances are you probably already know how bad sugar is for you. It’s no secret that the stuff is totally addictive and ridiculously unhealthy. And while your sweet tooth may definitely be the culprit of your weight gain, sugar addiction doesn’t just impact your waistline, but your overall physical and mental health. Once you manage to finally kick the addiction and rid ... Continue Reading
What’s worse for your body, sugar or salt? This post from Women’s Health moves toward settling this once and for all! These days, the saying "everything in moderation" has become a battle cry for healthy eaters everywhere—but when it comes to sugar and salt, many of us just can't help ourselves. Even though both play several essential roles in our health (the brain needs sugar ... Continue Reading
Americans' reliance on processed foods and snacks is undoubtedly one of the primary factors driving our skyrocketing obesity and disease rates. In 2005 alone, Americans spent a staggering $60 billion on snack foods!1 Sugar and salt cravings are often blamed for snack attacks, but how can you stop them? The truth is, processed foods contain carefully orchestrated flavors and ... Continue Reading
Over the past 25 years, much of his research (which is funded by the National Institutes of Health) has focused on fructose and obesity-related diseases. Not only has he published some 500 papers in the peer-reviewed literature, he’s also authored books along the way. His hypothesis is that, rather than being driven by eating too many calories and lack of exercise, obesity is ... Continue Reading
Sugar cravings, especially for those of us who have a sweet tooth, are the bane of the holiday season. This article offers great tips to keep your sugar cravings under control. The holiday season mean cookies, booze, parties, and SUGAR! Think your willpower's no match for sugar? Think again. You can overcome cravings and avoid falling victim to the dessert tray with these easy ... Continue Reading
