3 Valid Reasons To Consume Sugar
Conclusion And Q&A
Before you get too excited about sugar, I have some bad news.
Sugar may be a solution in these scenarios, but a healthier carbohydrate such as whole grain bread or a potato is a better idea. Healthy alternatives to sugary snacks also deliver glucose to the body and brain. In fact, just about all food is converted to glucose energy eventually, but the rate at which the body metabolizes food into glucose energy is known as the glycemic index.
Glucose is 100 on the glycemic index (highest) and sucrose is 60-80, depending on which study is accurate. A baked potato is actually higher than table sugar, b...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - April 5, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: sguise Tags: Community Posts diet exercise health mental health pickthebrain self improvement Source Type: blogs
Sugar, Diabetes and a Call for Regulation
With another study showing how bad sugar can be, the CSPI is petitioning the FDA to regulate the amount of sweeteners added to beverages. (Source: Highlight HEALTH)
Source: Highlight HEALTH - March 21, 2013 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Diana Gitig, Ph.D. Source Type: blogs
New York City's Large Soda Ban Overturned Because of Political Exemptions
Last year, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg proposed, and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene adopted, a city regulation that banned the sale of soda and other sugar-laden drinks in sizes of more than 16 ounces in New York restaurants, food carts, and movie theaters. The proposal, which was slated to go into effect this week, would not have affected the sale of milk shakes and would not have regulated the sizes of soft drinks sold in grocery stores, convenience stores, gas stations, and other stores that are not considered "restaurants."In my June 5, 2012 commentary on the proposal, I wrote:"Think this pro...
Source: The Rest of the Story: Tobacco News Analysis and Commentary - March 14, 2013 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Source Type: blogs
Greedy and Grateful..."Naturally!"
So, I'm back from the Natural Products Expo West with an exciting report about everything that's new and hot and happening in the industry!
OK, let's be honest. I'm really back with some vague impressions and a bloated belly and the vestiges of a sugar coma and some random business cards and a HUGE CRAPLOAD of free samples.
Ah, life is good.
And yes, we did stick to the "one bag" rule, but there were two of us and we also had backpacks. Plus we were determined and relentless. While other members of the media were out interviewing natural product purveyors in order to obtain helpful information for their readership...
Source: Cranky Fitness - March 11, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Crabby McSlacker Source Type: blogs
Diabetes Without Sugar
When I decided to live with diabetes but without sugar, I had no idea how hard reaching my goal would be. Three-fourths of all the foods for sale in America have added sweeteners, according to an analysis of 85,451 foods that Dr. Barry Popkin of the University of North Carolina and his team studied.As a careful shopper, I thought that I could kick added sugar right out of my life. After all, I buy all my groceries at Whole Foods and at an even... (Source: David Mendosa's SharePosts)
Source: David Mendosa's SharePosts - March 7, 2013 Category: Diabetes Authors: David Mendosa Source Type: blogs
The Alzheimer's Diet! Interview & Giveaway & Mini-Review
Good luck clicking.
Image swiped from Amazon 'cause I forgot (!) to ask for one.
Alzheimer's is one of those tragic diseases many of us don't like to think about, despite how common it is. I know very few people whose lives haven't been touched by it in some way.
And no lifestyle intervention can guarantee a healthy brain in old age. Let's hope for a cure, pronto.
Hurry Up, 'K? Thanks!
But in the meantime, there is a lot that clever scientists have discovered about stuff that you can do to make contracting Alzheimer's less likely.
Is it worth making a few changes now, perhaps decades ahead of ...
Source: Cranky Fitness - February 25, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Crabby McSlacker Source Type: blogs
Experimenting with That Paleo (Caveman) Diet -- with Diabetes
For the month of January, I gave up eating all grains, dairy, artificial sweeteners, natural sweeteners (except fruit), and legumes. Did I discover that I have some kind of crazy gluten/lactose/stevia intolerance? Nope.I went Paleo.Many in the Dia... (Source: Diabetes Mine)
Source: Diabetes Mine - February 21, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Allison Blass Source Type: blogs
Diabetes From Sweeteners?
By Quinn Phillips
Here at Diabetes Flashpoints, we've discussed concerns that have been raised over both sugar and zero-calorie sweeteners. Sugar, in particular, has been implicated in chemical processes within the body that may lead to a higher risk of metabolic syndrome — the commonly seen combination of insulin resistance, hypertension, obesity, and abnormal blood lipid levels that increases a persons risk of Type 2 diabetes. But it turns out that high-fructose corn syrup and zero-calorie sweeteners may be even worse choices when it comes to the risk of developing Type 2.
The most recent study on the topic, publis...
Source: Diabetes Self-Management - February 20, 2013 Category: Diabetes Authors: Quinn Phillips Source Type: blogs
New Eyelash Growth Ingredients
Naturalista asks…Are these lash growth products a waste of money, or do they really work, and if so, what is the best product to buy?
The Beauty Brains respond:
Right now your options are very limited. We’ve blogged before about Latisse as an approved drug for enhancing eyelash growth (It’s based on a bimatoprost derivative.) However, the product does have the potential side effect of permanently increasing the brown coloration of your eye. As of right now, Latisse is the sole product approved by the FDA. However, I found an interesting study published by Shiseido that indicates a couple of other natur...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - February 10, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: thebeautybrains Tags: Questions Source Type: blogs
Aspartame Controversy
It’s common knowledge that losing unhealthy weight by reducing caloric intake is a good idea, but a way to make the process easier isn’t clear. One of the suggested ways to lose unhealthy pounds is to substitute sugar (which is rich in calories) with artificial sweeteners, which have almost no calories. The idea became so popular, that even traditional makers of sweet soft drinks like Coca-Cola and Pepsi decided to introduce drinks with artificial sweeteners. The idea worked, people liked artificial sweeteners so much that they are now in more than 6000 food products and beverages worldwide, including (but not limited ...
Source: Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog - January 31, 2013 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: admin Source Type: blogs
Divergent Business Strategies From Pepsi and Coke in Addressing Obesity
A number of years ago, Pepsico's CEO, Indra Nooyi (a Yale School of Management alumni), embarked upon a broad strategy to promote what she's called 'good for you' foods (or at least 'better for you' foods) by expanding the company's portfolio beyond just sugary soda and potato chips. The strategy began even before she became CEO. In fact, she's been pushing this strategy ever since arriving at Pepsico as a corporate strategist in 1994. For example, she was instrumental in divesting the company of it's low-margin fast food chains (KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut, now known as Yum! Brands, Inc.), and pushed f...
Source: Scott's Web Log - January 17, 2013 Category: Diabetes Authors: Scott S Source Type: blogs
Nutritional supplements in the wake of wheat elimination
Consumption of modern wheat distorts health at many levels. Remove wheat, like removing a splinter that makes your finger hot, sore, and open to infection, and the body needs to readjust to this new lifestyle.
There are a number of strategies to consider to accelerate the adjustment. And there are other strategies worth considering that help recover overall ideal health. This last item, of course, is a huge issue, but there are several basic efforts that provide outsized benefits.
Among the issues/strategies to consider:
Bowel health
Remove this great disrupter of normal bowel flora called modern wheat and you need to tra...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - January 12, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat withdrawal Source Type: blogs
70 Amazing Facts About Your Brain
Have you ever wondered why your brain seems to sometimes conspire against you?
Why you may remember an event with graphic clarity only to find out it never really happened that way?
Or why you flinched when you saw somebody else stub their toe?
Or maybe even why you felt so bad after losing a meaningless argument or online game?
Well wonder no more!
The Answers Are Here And They Are Free!
70 Amazing Facts About Your Brain And Why It Does Weird Things explains the answers to those questions and a whole lot more.
It takes a light-hearted look (what else would you expect from me!) at that 3lb lump of butter-like substance ins...
Source: Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone : - January 8, 2013 Category: Life Coaches Authors: Tim Brownson Tags: Life Coaching brain brain facts ebooks neuroscience Source Type: blogs
5 Habits Worth “Giving Up” This Year
For many people, New Years Resolutions are set so they “make up” for all the “bad stuff” over the holidays. Usually the resolutions involve unrealistic and irrational goals and whole categories of foods they are going to “give up”, but that backfires because you can’t do those things forever. Not only that, but some of the goals don’t even make sense because they set you up to sabotage your best intentions — like skipping breakfast — not a good idea.
Earlier this week I was on Let’s Talk Live sharing some ideas for habits you really can “give up” to trim up the holiday excess and ...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - January 3, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: eating healthy food nutrition recipes vegetables belVita biscuits Pirates Booty resolutions smoothies Source Type: blogs
10 Things You Can Give Up in 2013
With the new year rapidly approaching, I wanted to compile a list of my top 10 things that I think you should give up in 2013. Take a look and see how many you can cross off your list next year!
1. Guilt
I’ve blogged about food guilt in the past, and still feel that this is something worth mentioning as we move into 2013. Many times the guilt associated with food comes from the food policing that I mention below. It creates a cycle of restriction/avoidance of food, overeating, guilt, and restriction again. The only way to break the cycle is to give yourself permission to enjoy foods you love without guilt or shame.
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Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - December 31, 2012 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: nutrition eggs gluten-free maple syrup paleo weight management wellness Source Type: blogs
