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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The nutrition facts label needs no introduction because if you have bought food in the last 20 years in the U.S., you have seen one. Unfortunately, you (and many others) may not have been able to make sense of it. The current nutrition facts label is notoriously obtuse and …
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Hypertension, or high blood pressure is a very common and problematic condition that results from a mixture of genetics and lifestyle choices. Here are 5 choices you can make to lower blood pressure without taking any drugs. Stop Using Tobacco Products The nicotine in tobacco products can raise your blood …
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