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There are a variety of sugar substitutes widely used in products today. They range from natural sweeteners to those that are artificial (although may be derived from natural components). While sugar substitutes may provide a way to enjoy sweet items with fewer calories, some people do experience negative side-effects from consuming the ingredients. Symptoms can… Continue reading Aspartame, other artificial sweeteners linked to heart issues
We've all been there. We've enjoyed a delicious, savory, flavor filled meal and then later realized we could smell ourselves. Or worse yet, somebody mentions we smell. . . different. Garlic breath. Asparagus pee. Pungent sweat. The truth of the matter is, it's just how our bodies break down certain foods. Whether it's bad breathe,… Continue reading Can the Foods We Eat Change Our Body Odor?
You've likely heard it more than a few times: follow this diet plan or that exercise program and watch the fat "melt away". Visually enticing, but impossible when it comes to actual fat cells found in the body. In fact, scientists have determined that from birth until the early 20s, the number of fat cells… Continue reading Do Fat Cells Ever Go Away?
We've shared over several posts the health risks that may result from obesity. Carrying extra weight can increase the risk of many complications related to your heart, vascular system, higher risk of diabetes, increased pain levels, and more. Medical providers often urge those with a higher BMI to lose weight to reduce potential health issues.… Continue reading Cardiovascular Fitness Impacts Health As Much As Weight Loss
I am regularly faced with frustrated patients adamant they do everything right - eat healthy, exercise, limit desserts, and still can’t lose weight. But when we break it down into individual components there’s often an "aha moment" where the culprit is found. Here are some of the reasons all your hard work isn’t paying off:… Continue reading 8 Reasons You’re Not Losing Weight