Aspartame and Saccharin are Associated with Insulin Resistance in Obese

A new study released online in the journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism claims an association between the artificial sweeteners aspartame and saccharine and insulin resistance in obese individuals. “Our study shows that individuals with obesity who consume artificial sweeteners, particularly aspartame, may have worse glucose management than those who don’t …

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Sweet Potato Nutrition

Why Sweet Potatoes Are The Best Sweet potatoes have always been one of my favorite foods. In the past my love was purely based on taste, texture, and ease of preparation but since I’ve started studying nutrition, I’ve discovered that sweet potatoes are also one of the world’s healthiest foods. …

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