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Now that there has been such an extreme backlash against artificial sweeteners like saccharin and Splenda, a great deal of attention is now being paid to sugar substitutes. The goal is to get a sweet taste from a natural source that is safe. So are these sugar...

There’s been a lot of talk about how bad sugar is for your health and that you should to go through a sugar detox. But are you ready for it? If you’re consuming quite a bit of sugar each day (and who isn’t?), this isn’t going to be easy. Keep reading to make sure you...

When you decide to cut the sugar out of your diet, you may go through quite the withdrawal. Before you jump in cold turkey, let’s take a look at some of the detox symptoms you can expect over the coming days. When you know what’s coming, that it’s normal and most...

Due to the aging population in the United States, with the last of the “Baby Boomer” generation turning 50 and the upper end of it turning 70, a great deal of research has become focused on the causes of Alzheimer’s disease and possible ways to prevent it. Each new...

Clean eating is one of the latest trends for people trying to lose weight, and those who are health conscious and concerned about what’s really in the food they consume. They’re right to be worried. Food labeling can be confusing and even deliberately misleading....

Do you suffer from a sweet tooth? You’re not alone. Unfortunately, many people try to curb their sugar cravings by using artificial sweeteners or sugar substitutes that sound healthy, but really aren’t. The good news is that there are a number of all-natural ways to...

You know all that added sugar you’re consuming isn’t good for you. How would you like to stop eating it and change your diet in less than a week? Best of all, how would you like to stop craving candy and sweets and eat healthy, real food instead? You can do it by...

Congratulations. You’ve made it through your sugar detox and are on your way to a lifetime of eating healthy, wholesome foods. A lot of your sugar cravings are gone, but it’s easy to fall back into old behavior patterns and get yourself in hot water when it comes to...

Now that the verdict is in about just how harmful white sugar and artificial sweeteners can be, those who have a sweet tooth might be in despair at the thought of having to give up dessert. The good news is that there are many ways to enjoy dessert naturally once you...

A startling study published in 2007 in the non-profit journal PLOS One rocked the food industry and people’s attitudes toward their eating habits when it reported that in mice, sugar was more addictive to them than cocaine. This led to a range of new studies seeking...

There are 6 high-intensity artificial sweeteners with FDA approval, but just because they are approved does not mean they are safe. A growing body of research is pointing to the dangers of artificial sweeteners due to their alarming effects on the body and what has...

Saccharin was discovered accidentally in a lab in 1879, and soon became a focus of attention as a supposedly safe alternative to sugar. Throughout the early part of the 20th century, it was the only artificial sweetener available, and despite its bitter taste, it was...

As a result of the recent obesity epidemic, scientists have turned their attention in the past few years to the question of why we crave sugar. The answer has come in part from studies of laboratory animals, and humans, leading to some startling findings. The tongue...

Tofu is high in protein. Also the isoflavones in soy foods may help decrease fat accumulation in the body. Ingredients: 1 cup shredded red cabbage 1 cup chopped raw spinach 3 oz firm tofu (if you don't have access to tofu you can substitute it with paneer, but it has...