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Wednesday, 09/14/2011 at 11:23 AM
There has long been controversy about whether or not high fructose corn syrup is part of a healthy diet and whether or not it promotes weight gain. The controversy has recently reached a ... Read More
Ask the Diet Doctor: Sugar vs. Sweetener?
Tuesday, 06/21/2011 at 02:17 PM
Q: Sugar vs. Sweeteners: Which way to go? –Jenny Hardy, FacebookA: Ideally I would have you pick neither, but if you had to make a choice, pick sweeteners. Eating lots of foods and drinks ... Read More
Thursday, 11/18/2010 at 03:06 PM
This week I’ve been blogging about how to kick the soda habit – both regular and diet. Like many people I find plain H2O to be a little blah, so I do a much better job staying hydrated if I ... Read More
Tuesday, 11/16/2010 at 09:55 PM
Growing up I loved soda. We didn’t have it every day so it felt like a real treat. I can even remember the thrill of spending the money I earned doing chores on a fountain root beer with ... Read More
Monday, 11/08/2010 at 03:42 PM
12 surprising foods that deliver a hefty dose of sodium to your diet. Read More
Wednesday, 11/03/2010 at 09:18 PM
A new study published in the Journal of the World Public Health and Nutrition Association concludes that a rapid rise in the consumption of ‘ultra-processed’ food and drinks could be the main ... Read More
Tuesday, 06/15/2010 at 10:08 AM
According to a recent report there's been a drop in the demand for sugar-free sweets in the US and I say hip, hip horray! If you're a regular reader of this blog you know that I'm not a fan ... Read More
Monday, 04/19/2010 at 10:55 AM
In this month’s Shape, Ellen DeGeneres told us she went on a “sugar fast” to reboot her body (check out my article about how to start your own here). If you’re game, here are three quickie ... Read More
Cut Sugar Out of Your Diet
Friday, 04/16/2010 at 04:19 PM
This month's cover model, superstar Ellen DeGeneres, told Shape that she gave a heave-ho to sugar and feels great.So what's so bad about sugar? Each meal is an opportunity to fuel your body, ... Read More
Tuesday, 03/16/2010 at 10:53 AM
OK, yesterday I left off with an explanation of why eating an oatmeal cookie containing sugar affects your body in a different way than munching on a treat like licorice that lacks fiber, ... Read More