Aspartame is a sugar alternative, used in place of sugar in many foods and drinks to provide people with a reduced, low or no sugar and calorie option. We use aspartame in some of our products because we know that many people want the choice of great tasting beverages with less sugar and fewer calories.… Read More »
If you’ve decided to try a high-protein, low-carb diet you will want to know what a typical meal plan is for the day. A healthy eating plan has you looking forward to meals, thinking creatively about what’s next, and enjoying what you eat. Although you may be eating less, you won’t be missing meals, and… Read More »
Why would you consider eating fewer carbs? This is mainly based on clinical experience [weak evidence]. Keep in mind, your body will burn alcohol before fat so it could slow down your weight loss. Is a specific food item low or high in carbs? Reduced tolerance to alcohol. A strict paleo diet eliminates processed foods,… Read More »
If you are a patient of Dr. For those who have not heard of it, the MTHFR gene creates an enzyme that converts folate into a form that can be used by the body. In the US our addiction to sugar has contributed to the obesity epidemic. The American Heart Association recommends limiting the amount… Read More »
For the past 20 years, added sugars consumption has been on a significant decline in the United States. Dietary data are frequently reported as total added sugars, a combination of the intakes of all caloric sweeteners: sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, honey, maple syrup, etc. But, if we look at just sugar intake, the story is… Read More »
Type 2 diabetes affects insulin in the body. Everybody needs insulin to live as it plays an essential job in keeping the body healthy. Insulin allows the glucose in the blood to enter the cells and fuel the body. When a person has type 2 diabetes, the body still breaks down carbohydrate from food and drink and turns it… Read More »