Did you think sugar was something only diabetics had to worry about? Well… think again! A new study by researchers from the University of Surrey found that for otherwise “healthy” individuals, levels of fat in the blood and in the liver increased after participants followed a diet high in sugar. After 12 weeks on a high sugar diet, participants experienced changes in … [Read more...] about Sugar Is Deadly- Even For “Healthy” People
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Fat Is Good, Sugar Is Bad – Research Continues To Prove The Truth
Decades ago, the sugar industry paid off Harvard scientists to lie about what roles sugar and fat play in your diet. Even though there was plenty of evidence to prove them wrong, these scientists chose to publish only the studies that supported their scheme. This is not a bold claim, see this New York Times story about the farce. And there are more. Their goal was to reduce … [Read more...] about Fat Is Good, Sugar Is Bad – Research Continues To Prove The Truth
Do Artificial Sweeteners Help Or Hurt Weight Loss?
As the evils of sugar come farther and farther into the light, people are turning to artificial alternatives to get their “sweet fix.” In the U.S., 40% of adults and 25% of children report consuming artificial sweeteners on a daily basis. Many use these sweeteners as a way to cut calories. To many individuals, weight loss or gain is simple – take in less calories than you … [Read more...] about Do Artificial Sweeteners Help Or Hurt Weight Loss?
30 Day Sugar Detox – Could You Do It?
10% of people in the U.S. are addicted to sugar. The word addiction is no accident; studies now suggest that sugar induces a reward stimulus in the brain similar to that of illegal drugs. This makes the brain dependent upon sugar, and induces cravings, which in turn, feed the brain’s dependency on sugar. It truly is a vicious cycle. Even if you don’t consider yourself to … [Read more...] about 30 Day Sugar Detox – Could You Do It?
What Happens To Your Brain When You Give Up Sugar?
You may think sugar is pretty easy to spot, but think again! It’s not only cookies, cakes, and donuts that diabetics need to watch out for. Sugar is lurking everywhere, and is difficult to avoid if you don’t know where to look. Don’t let the name “sugar” fool you. Corn syrup, dextrose, fructose, sucrose, maltose, maltodextrin, all are sugars and all should be … [Read more...] about What Happens To Your Brain When You Give Up Sugar?