Science is continually revealing more and more reasons to stay away from sugar, especially for individuals with diabetes. Increased risks of diabetes complications, heart disease, and cancer have been connected to the consumption of sugar. Everyone knows that in order to benefit long-term health, sugar should be avoided. The tricky part is, sugar is literally everywhere. … [Read more...] about Crush Sugar Cravings With These Key Tips
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Add Some Sweetness to Your Life… Without Sugar!
The first thing a physician usually says after diagnosing a patient with diabetes is “No more sugar!” Diabetics must continually be on the lookout for obvious sugars and hidden sugars in the foods they eat in an effort to stay healthy and well. However, many individuals simply cannot go without that sweetness in their morning cup of coffee and use a sugar substitute. While … [Read more...] about Add Some Sweetness to Your Life… Without Sugar!
The Dangers of Aspartame
Do you struggle with the question, “Diet or regular?” when ordering soda at a restaurant? Regular soda doesn’t seem like the right choice. It’s loaded with sugar, 8 teaspoons on average, and comes with its own set of health concerns. Diet soda has no sugar, but what about the artificial sweetener it contains? Aspartame is the primary artificial sweetener used in popular … [Read more...] about The Dangers of Aspartame