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This year has brought about new information concerning sugar substitutes, leading many to reconsider their consumption levels. As information piles up about the higher risk of stroke, heart attack, potential damage to DNA, higher likelihood of obesity, disruption to your gut microbiome, and more- it all begs the question- should we be consuming these substitutes… Continue reading Ultra-processed Foods, Especially Those with Sugar Substitutes, Linked to Depression in Women
We've been told time and time again that consuming too much sugar is detrimental to our health. It causes inflammation, pain, increases the risk of type-2 diabetes, may heighten your risk of cardiovascular disease, raises the risk for metabolic syndrome, and more. Foods that are loaded with sugar are also often processed, full of unhealthy… Continue reading Sugar Substitutes Don’t Help Weight Loss in the Long-Term
We all know that eating healthfully is important. Different foods can increase inflammation and impact our pain- for better or worse. Food is medicine and fuel for the body. Just as our cars are affected by the quality of the fuel we use, so too are our bodies. That’s why it’s important to be aware… Continue reading Sweeteners Can Increase Pain Symptoms
In an effort to appeal to the health-conscious consumer, food companies often use artificial sugars or sugar substitutes to sweeten their products. Many of the sweeteners provide flavor with hardly any (if any at all) caloric addition to the food, making them a great way to cut calories. But, critics of sugar substitutes say that… Continue reading Sugar Substitutes- Do They Cause Health Concerns?