The government, food industry, public health groups, and various health-related organizations are all trying to provide consumers with sound information on living a healthy lifestyle. Good news – most have heard the messages. Bad news – fewer are adapting the message into everyday living. Why? The average consumer finds putting dietary advice into practice confusing … Read More
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Foods high in sugar aren’t the best choices for you, but sugar and sugary foods do not cause diabetes in healthy people. Making poor food choices, not being active, and gaining too much weight are the major risk factors for type 2 diabetes. … Read More
Did you know? A 12 ounce can of soda = 10 teaspoons of sugar. … Read More
Not too long ago, indulgence and low carb were the hottest trends to hit supermarket shelves. Now, all those labels touting net carbs are gone, and few indulgent choices are urging you to live for the moment. Watch words on labels today are: less sugar, high fiber, fortified with, and most important, convenient. Manufacturers are … Read More
The average American eats more than 146 pounds of sugar each year, plus 16 pounds of artificial sweeteners. It’s just too much. We drink more soda than milk in this country, and buy far more sugared drinks than fruit juice. Studies have shown, that as sugar intake goes up, vitamin and mineral intake and general … Read More
