Can You Give Up Sugar? New Research Says its Toxic
A calorie is a calorie, right? Wrong, according to a new study that says calories from sugar may be toxic to our bodies. For years, studies have shown an association or correlation betwen sugar and...
View ArticleBattle of the Ridiculous Beverage Bans: Raw Milk Vs. Soda
In this corner: Weighing in at just one vote short of champion, the Montana Alliance for Raw Milk, which just lost the right for small farmers in the state to sell raw milk directly to consumers. The...
View ArticleSip Your Morning Joe with Confidence: Coffee Can Be Good For You
More than 50 percent of American adults, or some 100 million people, drink coffee daily. And with the average coffee drinker having 3.1 cups per day, it’s no wonder that there is interest surrounding...
View ArticleZero-Calorie Artificial Sweetener Poses Very Real Diabetes Threat
Splenda, the popular artificial sweetener may not be as waist-friendly as its zero-calories imply. New research has found that sucralose, the ingredient in Splenda, has shown an ability to increase...
View ArticleLess Bacon, More Fish Better for Male Fertility
Men interested in having children should watch what they eat. A new study links consumption of processed meats—including bacon, hamburgers, and hot dogs—to lower sperm counts. The study, from the...
View Article5 Reasons People With Diabetes Should Eat More Guava
Diabetics— there’s no need to deprive yourselves of healthy fruits—guava in particular is a superfood with amazing hidden health benefits. And it’s inexpensive, particularly now while in season. Guava...
View ArticleRed Meat Consumption Increases Type 2 Diabetes Risk
High fructose corn syrup and processed, refined grains may be responsible for many of the cases of type 2 diabetes plaguing Americans, but there’s another culprit, according to new research: meat....
View ArticleHere’s a Way to Curb Those Sugar Cravings Right Now: You Only Have 2 Legs...
Diabetes is no joke. Even though we talk a lot about eating healthier, people are still not eating healthy enough to avoid diabetes. And you know what happens when diabetes gets out of control? The...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Red Wine Defined: Is That Vino Really Good For You?
The benefits of red wine have long been one of its best selling points. It’s one of my favorite healthy vices. That is–red wine in moderation can bring great joy (like chocolate, but better) at same...
View Article‘Fed Up’: The Film About Your Food That You’re Not Supposed to See [Video]
If you haven’t yet heard of the film “Fed Up,” most likely you will soon. Produced by Katie Couric and Laurie David (“An Inconvenient Truth”), the film looks at our out-of-control obesity crisis...
View ArticleLiving in the Suburbs May Increase Obesity Risk, Research Finds
While living in the city presents a slew of health risks like increased exposure to pollution and a higher risk of allergies, living in the suburbs is proving to have its own limitations and risk...
View ArticleDaily Consumption of Sodas and Sugary Drinks Decreases Lifespan by Nearly 5...
It’s no secret that sugary sodas and soft drinks are not doing our health goals any benefit. Soda sales have been on a steady decline in recent years as a result of efforts that have succeeded in...
View ArticleSoft Drinks Kill 25,000 Americans Annually, Study Finds
Gone are the days of lounging at soda fountains and enjoying root beer floats on Saturday night dates. Once an innocent treat, sweetened soft drinks are now considered deadly killers. That’s the...
View ArticleEating Red Meat Makes You as Fat as if You Were Guzzling Sugar
Giving up sugar to reduce the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes is practically a no-brainer. Soda sales are slumping and processed food companies and fast food giants are scrambling to reformulate...
View ArticleWill the Legacy of U2’s Bono and The Edge be Curing Diabetes?
U2’s album sales might not be what they once were, but Bono and The Edge are still hard at work in creating their legacy. The two band members have partnered up as investors in food-tech startup,...
View ArticleSugar Industry Funds Controversial ‘Pro-Sugar’ Research
istock/artmarie There’s no clear link between sugar consumption and negative health effects, says a new study funded by the world’s leading soda and snack companies. The International Life Sciences...
View Article6 Lessons on Healthy Living From Damon Dash, a Hip-Hop Mogul With Diabetes
Image via dashdiabetesnetwork/Instagram Fashion and music tycoon Damon Dash has a “did that” list. Items include mastering the music world (he co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records with Jay-Z) and conquering...
View ArticleWe Can Harness the Power of Plant Hormones for Improved Health
iStock/NeuStockImages There may be more to the relationship between plant hormones and human health than previously thought. Researchers in France write in Trends in Plant Science that while the...
View ArticleIntermittent Fasting: Health Fad or Healing Practice?
iStock/Anna Shkuratova Intermittent fasting is the latest buzzy health trend that everyone is talking about. The (non) eating plan has been associated with better brain function, longevity, and...
View ArticlePlant-Based Diet May Prevent Diabetes, New Study Shows
iStock/KatarzynaBialasiewicz A plant-based diet could reduce the risk of overweight adults developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. Researchers at the Physicians Committee for Responsible...
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