I haven’t eaten meat for more than 30 years, haven’t eaten dairy for over six years, and stopped eating eggs over a year ago. Embracing a whole-food, plant-based, oil-free diet has made me feel incredible. My skin is clearer, I no longer get sinus infections, my bloating improved, I sleep well, I’m energetic, happy, and…
When I tried cutting sugar out of my diet and all I could think about non-stop was getting my hands on some lusciously sweet, sugar-coated sugar, I realized it wasn’t just what I lovingly referred to as a “sugar tooth.” It felt more like a gripping addiction, which made it that much more important to…
Scientists at the University of London are developing a new high-tech brand of cutlery that could seriously curb your salty and sweet cravings. Taste Buddy is an electronic spoon that works to trigger your taste buds with a light electrical current so that your brain thinks you’re indulging . . . even if you’re eating…
A newly published historical analysis details how the sugar industry got away with a major scam that would shape the nutritional industry for decades to come. For JAMA Internal Medicine, Dr. Cristin Kearns uncovered documents proving the Sugar Research Foundation paid Harvard scientists to publish research that would downplay the correlation between heart disease and…
Sugar is added to so many processed foods – even salty ones. Dietitian Julie Upton, MS, RD, of Appetite for Health, shared this infographic to help us all get a handle on sugar intake. The first step: learn the many ways sugar is listed on ingredient labels. Get more information about a healthy diet and…
As a sweets fan myself, I can fully admit that there have been moments in my life when I’ve polished off a pint of ice cream solo, housed a box of Girl Scout cookies in one sitting, and inhaled half a sleeve of Oreos without even thinking twice about it. I’d like to think I…
It’s no secret that excess sugar can sabotage weight loss progress. What’s worse is that beyond the weight gain, it can cause a slew of health problems, including diabetes. But we’re inundated with sweet food all the time – many of us from the time we’re little kids – with candy, desserts, sodas, and more.…
For at least a few decades, we’ve been conditioned to think that sugar-free is the way to be. And in many ways, that’s still true – a high-sugar diet is like a Fastpass to obesity, heart problems, diabetes, and a shorter lifespan. But that doesn’t mean reaching for things that are labeled “sugar free.” When…
If you need more convincing that refined sugars are wreaking havoc on your health, then look no further than this newest study, which shows that cutting added sugar for just a few days dramatically improves health. Related: How to Kill You Sugar Addiction Before It Kills You The study, published in Obesity, followed 43 obese…
Hello omega-3s. It’s time to put DHA on your radar, especially if you love sugar.
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