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03/06/2020 / By Franz Walker

Scientists unlock the molecules that make STEVIA 200x sweeter than regular sugar

As a natural sweetener and alternative to table sugar, stevia can provide a number of health benefits. However, the plant possesses a certain aftertaste that can be off-putting to some people. Because of this, scientists peered into the molecular machinery behind stevia’s intense sweetness. What makes stevia sweeter than regular sugar? Researchers at the Washington University […]

12/19/2019 / By Michael Alexander

Complaints rise as diet drinks make “misleading” claims on regulating blood sugar

A London-based company is in hot water after claims that its weight loss product could help lower the blood glucose levels of people with Type 1 Diabetes surfaced on social media. BoomBod, a popular line of diet drink mixes, is being tasked with explaining to the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) why a testimonial suggesting that […]

11/25/2019 / By Melissa Smith

It takes just ONE sugary drink a day to increase your risk of heart disease-related death by a third

Sugary drinks may be sweet to the taste, but not to your health. Sugar-sweetened drinks have been linked to a host of health problems including diabetes and obesity – but consuming them not only causes diseases, it can also lead to death. A study published in the journal Circulation revealed that just drinking a can […]

05/29/2019 / By Ralph Flores

Fructose can cause far more damage than glucose

Sugar is more complicated than it lets on. For one, the sweet-tasting carbohydrate is a paradox in itself: It’s found in nature – plants are great sources of it – but it’s also a risk factor in many chronic diseases, and as recent studies put it, a substance as damaging and addictive as alcohol. In […]

05/16/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

“Diet” products are full of aspartame that cause various health problems

If you think you’re saving yourself from diseases by consuming “diet” products, think again. Aspartame, the most common type of artificial sweetener used in diet products, can cause oxidative stress in the brain, accelerated aging, dangerous cell damage associated with inflammation, and chronic disease. A study published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary, and Alternative […]

04/05/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Deceptive and unhealthy: The 5 negative side effects of drinking diet soda

Sugar-free diet soda can make you feel like you’re consuming a “healthier” alternative to regular soft drinks. However, various studies have determined that the artificial sweeteners in diet soda are still bad for your health. Despite the claims that sugar-free beverages are healthier alternatives, findings from different studies soon revealed the negative side effects of calorie-free drinks. […]

03/03/2019 / By Vicki Batts

Artificial sweeteners linked to diabetes and obesity

Millions of people across the globe turn to artificial sweeteners like aspartame in an effort to reduce their calorie intake. Who could blame them? Diet beverages, foods and those pastel-colored packets that adorn the tables at your favorite diner are all marketed as the healthy alternative for people who are conscious about their weight. These […]

01/19/2019 / By Russel Davis

Research suggests that even short term exposure to the standard Western diet increases risk for disease

As the Western diet becomes increasingly prevalent, a new study has revealed that even short-term exposure to unhealthy foods may still raise the odds of developing cardiometabolic disorders such as diabetes and heart disease. The study funded by the American Heart Association (AHA) focuses on the effects of excessive fat and sugar intake on the female population, which is known […]

07/31/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Why you should avoid aspartame at all costs

Among artificial sweeteners, one of the most common and controversial is aspartame. This zero-calorie sweetener, typically used in a number of foods and beverages as a sugar substitute, has been the subject of intense scrutiny in recent years. There is a multitude of reasons for this, many of which should give you pause for thought […]

06/07/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Artificial sweeteners AGAIN linked to obesity and diabetes

Sugar can destroy your health – there’s no doubt about it. However, if you think you’re doing your body any favors by switching to artificial sweeteners, you couldn’t be more wrong. They may have fewer calories, but they can be just as bad for your health – and your waistline – as regular sugar, if […]

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