By: David Clemen | 2011-03-31 | Diet There are many alternatives on the market today to sugar for a sweetener. What are the pros and cons of these new sweeteners? read more
By: Rob Bent | 2010-12-13 | Nutrition Sugar substitutes have been around since ancient times. However, the modern age of artificial sweeteners and sugar replacement began 131 years ago with the discovery of saccharine. Since then, they have been embroiled in a constant battle with opponents of new food ingredients. You've heard the rumors about their health risks and safety concerns. Now, come learn the truth about this valuable class of compounds and see how they can safely benefit society from diabetes to obesity! read more
By: noemi | 2011-03-24 | Health & Fitness By March 1st my blood pressure was down to 155 / 80 and on the 7th of March I had my first stroke. It was a very mild one. By the end of May my blood pressure had been at 135 / 75 for at least a month - and I had my second stroke. read more
By: Amirah Bellamy | 2010-10-12 | Nutrition For starters, artificial sweeteners offer your body absolutely no nutritional value. In fact, they have the exact opposite effect. Suffice it to say that this food additive is toxic to the human body and along with its toxicity come a long host of health problems. read more
By: Deanna Blanchard | 2010-03-28 | Nutrition It was once on a Pentagon list of bio-warfare chemicals submitted to Congress - now it's found in over 6,000 products...sold in 100 countries...and consumed by 250 million people worldwide...including you. It's the artificial sweetener aspartame that graces the ingredient list of scores of sugar-free products: Equal (R), NutraSweet , diet soda, chewing gum, breakfast cereal, yogurt, frozen desserts, and even chewable vitamins, to name a few. read more
By: Ruth Tan | 2010-04-01 | Nutrition Is natural Stevia better than controversial artificial sweeteners, which have been linked to serious health concerns? 300 times sweeter than table sugar, stevia is a natural extract derived from the bushy South American stevia rebaudiana shrub. As studies point to sugar-sweetened beverages such as sodas and fruit drinks as being a bigger culprit than food when it comes to weight gain, manufacturers are briskly infusing this no-fat, no-calorie sweetener into more and more drinks so as to claim more "natural" and healthier products. read more
By: Type Free Diabetes | 2010-10-04 | Diseases and Conditions Diabetics use several types of sweeteners as sugar alternatives. These sweeteners are sometimes natural, such as Stevia and fruit juice. read more
By: Type Free Diabetes | 2010-10-04 | Diabetes Diabetics use several types of sweeteners as sugar alternatives. These sweeteners are sometimes natural, such as Stevia and fruit juice. read more
By: Medical Zones | 2010-11-11 | Nutrition Are artificial sweeteners really safe? Whether artificial sweeteners are a safe alternative to sugar or not, has always been a matter of controversy. Some studies have suggested that they cause cancer, allergies, and other health problems, while other studies question those findings. read more
By: Dennys Passeto | 2010-07-24 | Weight Loss Once we created first artificial sweeteners, a question asked whether there was a definite relationship between these popular sugar alternatives and weight gain, in particular obesity. There exists different even contrast opinions on this problem, so filtering the exact information through all the information and research there, a majority of which is proved unreliable is a challenging task.
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By: Bev Asllanaj | 2010-04-03 | Weight Loss Certain foods which are often thought beneficial to losing weight can actually hinder weight loss, particularly if you have a problem with belly fat. Artificial sweeteners are one such food... here is why... read more
By: Wellyn Leu | 2010-03-29 | Nutrition Artificial sweeteners are synthetic chemicals your body has to break down, chemicals your body may find it impossible to breakdown, chemicals your body was never designed to digest. The manufacturers of these products know this information and twist it with slick marketing campaigns to make you think that something that travels through your body undigested and therefore has no calories is good for you. According to them, foods sweetened with these chemicals are just a fabulous way to eat sweets without paying the price. read more
By: supergc | 2010-10-29 | Golf Cleveland CG4 irons are designed with a low and deep center of gravity and a high moment of inertia, both qualities that help mid- and high handicappers achieve a better launch and more control. read more