The truth about high fructose corn syrup, Splenda, Agave, and Truvia. Sit down at any restaurant these days. To sweeten your tea (or coffee) you can choose from the white, blue, pink, yellow, or maybe even green ”stuff.” While we know that white sugar has been associated with over 60 health ailments, what about the rest? Are … READ MORE
It’s time to take your kitchen to the cleaners! This just in— straight from the pages of the Skinny Diaries! Here’s how to beat the odds in light of the new stats that suggest that the average diet lasts only about six weeks. Half of the dieters lose their momentum because of their lack of willpower while a full 25% give up because they become moody … READ MORE
Yale Scientists confirm HFCS’ role in the obesity epidemic. I came across an interesting new study published January 1 in the Journal of the American Medical Association that confirms something I’ve been writing about for years: high-fructose corn syrup’s major contribution to the obesity epidemic. As I wrote in my book Get the Sugar Out, … READ MORE
Use these sugar-buster basics for a healthy holiday season. For millions of Americans, Halloween kicks off a sugar-high season that lasts well into the new year. With months of temptation ahead, it’s more important than ever to get sugar savvy now. Here’s why: Sugar has been linked to more than sixty different ailments, including obesity. While refined sugar consumption has declined in recent years, … READ MORE
Restore glowing skin—without gut pain caused by acne drugs. New research reported in the American Journal of Gastroenterology links drugs commonly prescribed to help control acne to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). While dermatologist David Margolis, MD, calls these bowel disorders “a rare outcome,” earlier studies have shown that Accutane (or isotretinoin) can also cause IBD … READ MORE
Supportive supplements can help you live a long and healthy life. Recalls of pharmaceutical medicines—both over-the-counter and prescription—have recently surged, calling into question the quality of drug manufacturing in the United States. The FDA reports that over 1,742 drugs were taken off the market last year—up enormously from 426 recalls in 2008! In fact, independent … READ MORE
Even a “no-no”—in moderation—can benefit wellness. Drinking a few cups of tea—and, yes, a little coffee—can help lower your risk of dying from heart disease, Dutch research recently reported. A long-term study of over 37,000 people shows that moderate tea drinkers had a 45% lower mortality risk than those who drank less than one cup … READ MORE
Detox and diet to banish belly fat and reduce risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. It doesn’t get the attention that the heart and brain do. But your liver is every bit as important, performing close to 400 different jobs from transforming food into energy and controlling hormonal balance to producing bile that supports healthy … READ MORE
You’re never too young to ensure a glowing complexion. Even in your 20s, fine lines—the harbinger of wrinkles—may start to appear. But a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that what you eat can combat the photoaging that leads to wrinkles. Using both food questionnaires and scientific analyses of ultraviolet damage in … READ MORE
Throw out those artificial sweeteners…stock up on maple syrup and stevia! It almost sounds too good to be true! Researchers at the University of Rhode Island recently found that previously undiscovered substances in maple syrup can stimulate insulin release and increase the sensitivity of fat cells to insulin—reducing the risk for diabetes. Containing 13 antioxidant … READ MORE
