There is no question that refined sugar is one of the main culprits in our diets and the precursor behind numerous illness and diseases. While this is not breaking news I wanted to provide you with some visual images of just how much sugar can be found in soft drinks, candies, cookies, fruit juices, and energy drinks. Finally, I’ll show you some natural alternatives to help you kick the sugar habit for good. (more…)
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Archive for July, 2009
Sugar Alternatives Stevia & Xylitol
Thursday, July 30th, 2009The Science Behind Why We Overeat
Monday, July 27th, 2009It’s an alarming fact that two out of every three American adults are now either overweight or obese. There’s no question that this is the true “health care crisis” our nation faces. (more…)
Intermittent Fasting
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009I’ve been reviewing some exciting research on “intermittent fasting” lately and the impact it can have on fat loss and overall health. It could be the breakthrough that many people are looking for who have been stuck in a weight loss plateau. (more…)
A Case Against Grains
Friday, July 17th, 2009For years the USDA food pyramid guidelines recommended 6-11 servings of grains daily. What’s interesting is in the latest USDA food pyramid the recommended servings dropped significantly to 3 ounces of whole grains daily. This is quite a sharp reversal in the recommendations for grains in our diet. What’s going on? (more…)