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03/06/2020 / By Franz Walker

Scientists unlock the molecules that make STEVIA 200x sweeter than regular sugar

As a natural sweetener and alternative to table sugar, stevia can provide a number of health benefits. However, the plant possesses a certain aftertaste that can be off-putting to some people. Because of this, scientists peered into the molecular machinery behind stevia’s intense sweetness. What makes stevia sweeter than regular sugar? Researchers at the Washington University […]

12/07/2019 / By Darnel Fernandez

7 Reasons to avoid hot dogs altogether

Hot dogs can be considered one of the defining foods of American culture. The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council estimate that Americans consume at least 20 billion hot dogs in a year, which is about 70 hot dogs per person each year. Hot dogs are relatively cheap, easy to cook and can be bought […]

11/12/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

Chemicals used in common consumer items linked to higher obesity and Type 2 diabetes risk: Study

If you have an unhealthy lifestyle, it’s not that surprising to find yourself suffering from obesity and type 2 diabetes, but that’s not the only way you can develop these health problems. A new study has shown that some of the everyday products you use in your home could also be stacking the odds against […]

10/26/2019 / By Grace Olson

This common food additive may cause insulin resistance and increase your risk of diabetes and heart disease, warn health experts

Researchers from Israel and the U.S. identified a common ingredient in food preservatives that can induce insulin resistance — a hallmark symptom of diabetes. Their findings, which they published in Science Translational Medicine, used both murine models and clinical trials to investigate the adverse effects of propionate, an additive used in many foods. A failure to regulate […]

09/12/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Study in diet trends reveals that a poor diet is WORSE for your health than drinking and smoking

Poor eating habits kill more people than drinking or smoking, says an alarming study published in the journal The Lancet. The extensive study on worldwide diet trends identified a link between unhealthy diets and 11 million deaths around the globe in 2017. Over 50 percent of these deaths were associated with consuming a lot of salty foods […]

04/17/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Ready to quit eating added sugars? Here are 6 great things that happen if you do

It can be difficult to limit your sugar intake, especially if you have a sweet tooth. If you’re still on the fence about making changes to your diet, here are six benefits that you can enjoy if you quit eating foods rich in sugar. Fruits are a good source of healthy sugar Researchers have found that […]

01/16/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Whole grains offer an easy way to prevent Type 2 diabetes

To achieve better health and prevent diabetes, include whole grains, such as rye, oats, and wheat, to your diet. A study published in The Journal of Nutrition found that whole grain foods can help prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a preventable disease, yet nearly 400 million people around the […]

04/14/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Diabetes prevention study: Fiber helps reduce blood sugar, improve gut bacteria

Fiber helps lower blood sugar levels and improve gut bacteria, according to a study published in the journal Science. The study, led by researchers at Rutgers University, New Brunswick (RUNB), found that people with Type 2 diabetes who followed a diet rich in fibers had a greater reduction in blood sugar levels. In the study, […]

03/14/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Nutrients in whey protein may offer solutions to diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, and poor bone formation

A plant-based diet can be beneficial to your health in many ways, but some experts have voiced concerns that people who avoid animal-derived foods entirely are missing out on some very useful nutrients that can help fight chronic disease. Dr. Ian Givens, a food chain nutrition professor at the University of Reading, recently spoke at […]

02/13/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Greens, legumes and unsaturated fats: How to reverse diabetes with food

In a Daily Mail article, Dr. Michael Greger explained that switching to a vegetarian diet can ease or even reverse the ill effects of diabetes. The dietary change is so effective that improvements can be felt within a matter of hours. Diabetes is a medical condition where your blood sugar levels far exceed the norm. […]

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