Tag Archives: sugar
Dr. Oz Says Artificial Sweeteners in Milk Without a Label? Simply Not True
Have you seen today’s segment on Dr. Oz about sweeteners and milk? Recently there has been a lot of misinformation in the news surrounding a petition to the FDA by the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF). Organizations, media articles and blog posts are saying this proposal will mean dairy products can Continue Reading
Got a serious sweet tooth?
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), the average American consumes around 22.2 teaspoons of added sugar every day. But AHA guidelines say adult women should limit their intake to 5 teaspoons of sugar per day; for adult men, it’s 9 teaspoons daily; and for children, it’s 3 teaspoons a day. Saying “no” to sweets Continue Reading
Myth Buster: Diet sodas don’t cause weight gain
If you think about it, the myth that diet sodas cause weight gain doesn’t make much sense at all. Something that does not have calories cannot contribute to weight gain. Cutting 150 calories a day from your diet by using light products such as diet soda, light yogurt, low-calorie sweeteners, etc., can help you lose up to Continue Reading
Myth Buster: Low-Calorie Sweeteners Cause Sugar Cravings
We hear it all the time. Sugar substitutes cause weight gain. Low calorie sweeteners cause you to crave sweets. But what if we told you it’s a myth? A number of studies over the years have determined that low-calorie sweeteners do not increase appetite, food intake or weight gain. In fact, the vast majority of scientific Continue Reading
Aspartame Reviewed Since 1981 by Leading Health Associations
For many dieters, cutting back on sugar and calorie-filled sodas is one of the hardest parts of sticking to a healthy eating plan. That’s why diet sodas are such a popular and beloved choice for dieters of all ages. In this video, you’ll learn the truth about aspartame, and whether or not it’s a healthy choice Continue Reading
