We sometimes hear about the connection between sugar and health problems but we've probably also heard that there's no truth in it. So is sugar bad for your health or not? My own research and experience suggests that YES sugar is probably our number one enemy when it comes to protecting our health. If we could manage it in very small portions then … [Read more...]
Interesting Facts About Sugar Consumption That Everyone Should Know
As a society we are consuming way too much sugar. Just how much the average person really consumes is anyones guess... it's A LOT! It has been estimated that the average person is consuming their body weight in sugar every year, isn't that crazy! Anyway, I decided to track down a few interesting facts about sugar consumption to share with you … [Read more...]
Podcast # 3: Q & A. How to maintain weight loss, sugar, fast meals and more
This weeks episode is the first in line of our Q & A sessions. I'd love to hear from you if you have questions or topics you'd like covered. Submit your questions/topics here. Today I tackle: How to maintain weight loss Sugar, hormones and supplements for sugar cravings And tips for fast healthy meals Download the podcast here … [Read more...]
What Is The Best Sugar Substitute For Weight Loss?
I love answering your questions and the most recent one I've received is: What is the best sugar substitute for weight loss? Great question and I'll keep the answer short and sweet :) The best sugar substitute for weight loss is definitely stevia. Here's why. Stevia is a natural herb from South America and does not spike insulin. It is also … [Read more...]
Think Low Fat Yogurt Is Healthy? You might want to read this
There is a HUGE low fat industry out there and low fat yogurt is just one of the offenders in the group. If you think low fat yogurt is healthy, you're not alone, many people do. So what I've got to share today might shock you. Still, you need to know that this is the 100% truth about low fat yogurt and the info applies to many other low fat … [Read more...]
A Fast Food and Junk Food Bonanza!
I'm currently completing a Masters in Nutrition and had to travel to sit an exam the other day and wanted to share the fast food and junk food bonanza that was on offer to me on this trip. Now I didn't go out and about into the streets or shopping so I only saw what was available in the train station and on my trip. But I know for a fact that this … [Read more...]
Glucose vs Fructose vs Sucrose
Today we'll discuss glucose vs fructose vs sucrose, what they are, what they do and why someone might not be able to eat them. Frutose is found naturally in things like fruit and honey but it is also found in the common sugar alternative high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and believe it or not, table sugar! When it comes to the differences it's all … [Read more...]
Does High Fructose Corn Syrup Cause Obesity And Disease?
Most of the information in this article has been taken from the video Sugar: The Bitter Truth and a couple of other studies I've looked at. The video is by Robert H. Lustig, MD, UCSF Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism. I love Robert Lustig's work on sugar and it's link to bad health. If you have time to watch … [Read more...]
3 Great Supplements to Stop Sugar Cravings
Sugar cravings are not something we love to have, especially since most of the time they drive us to eat things like chocolate and sweets. This might be okay sometimes but eating too many sweet things can add a few inches to the waistline if it's all too often. And there are sooo many benefits to following a sugar free diet when it comes to … [Read more...]
Is Sugar Toxic? 4 Insane But True Things
You've probably read loads of things about sugar before, but it's always good to bring it up again to reinforce the reason why eating a healthy diet that's relatively sugar free is beneficial in helping you lose weight. But not just that, it may just save your life! And after reading this article I hope you'll see that making a choice to follow a … [Read more...]
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