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08/11/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

New research shows that lentils significantly lower blood sugar levels

Researchers found another reason to eat more lentils. In a study published in the Journal of Nutrition, researchers found that replacing rice, potatoes, and other starchy side dishes with lentils can significantly lower blood sugar levels. The study, which was carried out by a team of researchers at the University of Guelph in Canada, looked […]

07/21/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Do you really want to use that? Artificial sweeteners linked to unwanted weight gain

Foods and drinks labeled “low-fat” and “diet” are not helping you lose weight, but actually, do the opposite. These products contain artificial sweeteners that actually cause fat accumulation and unwanted weight gain. These side effects are especially pronounced in people who are already obese. These artificial sweeteners overstimulate and disrupt the metabolic processes in the […]

05/15/2018 / By Vicki Batts

PROVEN: Sugar-free diet drinks are NOT healthier; artificial sweeteners still cause obesity and diabetes

Artificial sweeteners have been heralded by weight-conscious folks looking to cut calories for the last few decades. It’s hard to ignore the fact that dieters and health-conscious people alike have been led to believe that choosing a sugar substitute over the real thing is actually their best option — but is that really true? Research […]

04/20/2018 / By Zoey Sky

HIDDEN SUGAR DANGER: Breakfast blueberry muffins contain as much sugar as a can of Coke

You probably don’t think twice about reaching for a blueberry muffin when you want a snack because you believe it’s the healthier option compared to a cupcake. However, according to a report, a blueberry muffin may have the same amount of sugar as a can of soda. Based on the data from the report, blueberry […]

04/15/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Artificial sweeteners linked to metabolic syndrome; increases diabetes risk by up to 500%

Have you ever noticed how many overweight people drink diet soda or add low calorie sweeteners to their tea and coffee? Corporate propaganda tells overweight and obese people who are trying hard to lose weight – or who at the very least are trying not to gain more weight – that artificial sweeteners are the […]

04/14/2018 / By Zoey Sky

The best metabolism-boosting foods to help you lose weight and KEEP it off

Struggling to lose those extra pounds and actually keep them off? Instead of trying ineffective diet fads, eat foods with “super nutrients proven to help you to burn fat.” According to nutritionist Rick Hay, you can effectively lose weight by eating more metabolism-boosting foods, so you can burn extra calories without going to extremes. Hay […]

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, […]

04/08/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Eat like a peasant: More vegetables are better for you (and less expensive, too)

For some people, one of the worst things that could happen to them is to get stuck in a remote area. Thoughts of rural living come to mind – grazing cattle on the pasture, growing your own produce, and pretty much eating the same thing every day. However, this “peasant-style” diet could actually be healthier than an […]

04/04/2018 / By Derek Henry

Why monk fruit is the best sugar substitute yet discovered

It may be an understatement to say there is a large scale sugar addiction in the world today. It seems we like everything sweeter, and are willing to overlook the health consequences to satisfy our sweet tooth. Back in the early 1800’s, the average American consumed about 9 grams of sugar a day. Fast forward […]

04/01/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Appetite-suppressing bread with fiber, protein, dried fruit can reduce calorie intake between meals

According to a team of researchers from the University of Granada (UGR), cereal-based bread can soon help individuals curb their appetite more effectively than other types of bread. The researchers, led by Professor Ángel Gil Hernández and Dr. María Dolores Mesa García at UGR’s Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II, collaborated with Puratos, a company that offers […]

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