Think you’re doing the right thing by drinking diet soda instead of regular? The bad news is diet
soda boasts some serious downsides. Sugar-free substitutes, like aspartame, Splenda and Stevia can
actually harm you and your diet more than you realize.
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On 4/11/2019
It's just a couple weeks until one of America's favorite holidays.
As you prep for the upcoming feast, we have some tips for making this Thanksgiving
a healthier one for you and your family.
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On 11/05/2018
We’ve all heard little tips and tricks for home remedies—you know, those interesting
or long-held beliefs like swallowing a spoonful of sugar to get rid of hiccups or sipping chicken soup for a cold? It’s great to avoid medication and a trip to the doctor when you can, but do these actually work? We can’t be 100 percent sure they’ll work for everyone, but why not give them a try—when needed—to learn if these holistic remedies work for you?
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On 5/02/2018
The low-fat craze hit in the late 1980s—some pinpoint a particularly distressing issue of TIME from March 1984
for sounding the alarm on cholesterol and fat, stating: “Cholesterol is proved deadly, and our diet may never be
the same.” It wasn’t long after that food companies saw a great opportunity and began manufacturing
all kinds of fat-free and cholesterol-free products. Enter: SnackWells, WOW! Chips (Olestra, anyone?), Slim-Fast,
Egg Beaters, reduced-fat Jif, margarine, fat-free cheese and pretty much low-fat anything and everything.
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On 4/26/2018
We’re sure you’ve heard the warning: Diet soda (or pop!) is not good for your health—but do you know why? Learn what’s really in your can of pop, some of the dangers associated with these ingredients and why you should avoid artificial sweeteners like aspartame. Read More
On 1/27/2014
We get it. Sugar tastes good. But the more we learn, the more we understand that the effect sugar has on our bodies isn't worth its delectable deliciousness. This taste bud favorite now tops our list of foods to avoid for overall health and wellness. And it's not just about your waistline. Intrigued? You should be. Read More
On 3/13/2013
