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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More Data for the Gluten Debate

 New Research on Gluten Sensitivity Gluten sensitivity has been a hot topic for a couple of years now. If you haven’t personally experimented with a gluten free diet, I’m sure you know someone who has. At the very least, you’ve seen Jimmy Kimmel make fun of people for avoiding gluten …

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Weight Loss May Cure Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can wreak havoc on those that suffer from it. It can ruin your sleep cycle (which introduces a whole host of other problems) and the treatment is often uncomfortable and humiliating. Medical treatment involves sleeping with an oxygen mask strapped on. OSA is a progressive issue …

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