The Surprising Effect Of Artificial Sweeteners On Weight Loss
Low calorie sweeteners are supposed to help people lose weight, but do they? (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - March 17, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Mina Dean Tags: Weight Loss Source Type: blogs
Decoding digestive discomfort: the science behind FODMAPs
FODMAPs are Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, and Polyols.
Digestive discomfort – excessive flatulence, “bloating”, loose stool, or constipation – is a prevalent issue for many, and it often finds its roots in a group of fermentable carbohydrates collectively known as FODMAPs. Understanding the science behind FODMAPs could help in establishing a more comfortable and gratifying relationship with food.
In the realm of our digestive system, envision a system akin to an intricate ecosystem, teeming with activity. Various nutrients act as its constituents, powering this intern...
Source: David Bradley Sciencebase - Songs, Snaps, Science - February 5, 2024 Category: Science Authors: David Bradley Tags: Food Health and Medicine Source Type: blogs
Yoghurt: A Delicious Solution To High Blood Pressure?
Conclusion
In a nutshell, the humble pot of yoghurt could be a powerful tool in the fight against high blood pressure.
From its impressive mineral content to the potential blood-pressure-lowering action of its amino acids, yoghurt has proven to be more than just a tasty snack.
However, as we’ve learned from Dr. Lee, the type and quantity of yoghurt we consume matters.
The takeaway?
Dietary choices can significantly impact our health, making conscious consumption essential.
Now, you might view that bowl of yoghurt in a new light, not only for its delicious taste but also for its potential health-...
Source: The EMT Spot - July 16, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Blood Pressure Source Type: blogs
This Artificial Sweetener Is Linked To Heart Attacks And Strokes
An ingredient in sugar-free and low-calorie foods that could increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - June 4, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Mina Dean Tags: Heart Disease Source Type: blogs
The Surprising Effect Of Artificial Sweeteners On Weight Loss
Low calorie sweeteners are supposed to help people lose weight, but do they? (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - March 5, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Mina Dean Tags: Weight Loss Source Type: blogs
This Sweetener Linked To Anxiety Is In 5,000 Foods And Drinks (M)
The anxiety-provoking effects of the sweetener continued across two generations. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - January 8, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Anxiety subscribers-only Source Type: blogs
Allulose: Sweetener AND prebiotic fiber
The post Allulose: Sweetener AND prebiotic fiber appeared first on Dr. William Davis. (Source: Wheat Belly Blog)
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - June 2, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Lifestyle microbiota prebiotic undoctored Weight Loss Source Type: blogs
Zero weight loss from zero calorie drinks? Say it ain ’t so
Are you trying to cut back on calories by making the switch from regular soda to diet soda? Do you prefer carbonated water with a bit of flavor, such as Hint or LaCroix? Or maybe you’ve purchased a carbonating device like SodaStream or Drinkmate?
Research suggests that none of these choices may actually help with weight loss. Worse, they might even lead to weight gain! The reason might surprise you. It sure surprised me.
The problem with regular sodas isn’t just the calories
If you’re drinking two 12-ounce cans of regular Coke each day, you could eliminate 280 “empty” (non-nutritive) calories by switching to a ze...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - March 22, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Robert H. Shmerling, MD Tags: Diet and Weight Loss Health Nutrition Source Type: blogs
Wheat Belly safe sweeteners 2021
The post Wheat Belly safe sweeteners 2021 appeared first on Dr. William Davis. (Source: Wheat Belly Blog)
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - February 21, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Lifestyle grain-free undoctored Source Type: blogs
The General Public is Meant to be Deceived: The American Food Conspiracy
By HANS DUVEFELT
Everybody knows how to operate smartphones and understands complex modern phenomena, but many Americans are frighteningly ignorant about basic human nutrition.
I am convinced this is the result of a powerful conspiracy, fueled by the (junk) food industry. Here are just a few examples:
Milk has been advertised as a healthy beverage. It is not. No other species consumes milk beyond infancy. Milk based products like ice cream and yogurt are on top of that often sweetened beyond their natural properties.
Fruit juices make it possible to consume the calories of half a dozen pieces of fruit...
Source: The Health Care Blog - January 11, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Christina Liu Tags: Medical Practice Patients Primary Care Source Type: blogs
How Artificial Sweeteners Affect Weight Loss
Low calorie sweeteners are supposed to help people lose weight, but do they?
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Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - August 27, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Mina Dean Tags: Weight Loss Source Type: blogs
Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
Here’s a recipe for Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge taken from my Wheat Belly Revised & Expanded Edition, a recipe that should snap you out of any boredom while sheltering-at-home.
Minus sugar, grains, and other unmentionables, we turn fudge into a health food! And, because it’s loaded with healthy fats, you will find it exceptionally filling, while not fiddling with blood sugar.
Keep a supply of this decadent dessert handy to satisfy those occasional cravings for chocolate or sweets.
Serves 12
Fudge
1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
8 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 cup natural peanut butter, room temper...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - May 16, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Open fudge low-carb recipe wheat belly Source Type: blogs
Are sugar substitutes too sweet to be true?
About 40% of adults use low-calorie sweeteners, and most of those people do so at least once daily. While these sugar substitutes are most commonly consumed in beverages, they’re also eaten in foods and used in place of sugar to stir into coffee or sprinkle over cereal.
The presence of such sweeteners in our foods isn’t always apparent, though phrases like “light,” “no sugar added,” “sugar-free,” or “low-calorie” mean there’s a good chance they contain a sugar substitute. People are often unsure about whether to consume these items, and for good reason.
An alphabet soup of sugar substitutes
There are ...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - May 4, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Emily Gelsomin, MLA, RD, LDN Tags: Diet and Weight Loss Health Healthy Eating Source Type: blogs
Harvard Health Ad Watch: Are nutritional drinks actually good for you?
I first heard of nutritional drinks in the 1980s, early in my medical training. They were recommended for people struggling to maintain a healthy weight, often due to loss of appetite, cancer, or swallowing problems.
Since then, nutritional supplement drinks like Boost and Ensure have gone mainstream. Their widespread, primetime advertising aimed at a much broader audience has proven highly effective. The market for nutritional drinks is now worth many billions of dollars. In 2019, Ensure sales alone totaled nearly $400 million.
When you watch ads for nutritional drinks, do you wonder if you should start drinking them? Wil...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - March 20, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Robert H. Shmerling, MD Tags: Health Healthy Eating Nutrition Vitamins and supplements Source Type: blogs
The scoop on protein powder
Eating enough protein is not just for athletes or would-be Schwarzenegger types. It is necessary for a healthy immune system and required for organs like your heart, brain, and skin to function properly. The nutrient is also touted for its ability to help control appetite and enhance muscle growth.
How much protein you need typically depends on your exercise routine, age, and health. And whether to supplement protein intake with a protein powder has become a common query.
A closer look at protein powder
To make such supplements, protein is extracted from animal or plant-based sources, which range from cow’s milk and eggs...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - March 9, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Emily Gelsomin, MLA, RD, LDN Tags: Diet and Weight Loss Drugs and Supplements Healthy Eating Source Type: blogs
