Sugar cravings affect glucose tolerance.

Many people who struggle with weight loss are addicted to sugar, which affects your glucose tolerance. Once you eat sugar, it sets up a craving for more. Read more

Health benefits of fruits include being a rich source of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants.

There are many benefits of  fruits, one of nature’s most wonderful sources of natural sugars. Read more

Fruit is healthier than fruit juice.

Many people think that fruit juice is healthy, but studies have shown that eating fresh fruit is healthier than drinking fruit juice, even if it is freshly squeezed. Why is this so?

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Sugar intake affects diabetes.

Most of us eat some sugar, but how much can we take a day without it becoming a problem?

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Sugar intake affects diabetes.

If you like your sugar, it would be worth reading this to see what your risk factors are for developing diabetes.

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Too much sugar is dangerous for your heart.

Are you aware of how many calories you take in a day from sugar? Most people don’t realize all the foods and drinks, obvious and hidden, that contain added sugars. According to a 15-year study reported in JAMA Internal Medicine, the average American gets 10% of their calories from added sugars. But one in ten people get at least 25% of their calories from added sugar. Read more

There are ways to counter the bad effects of sugar.

If sugar is your downfall, beware of all the holiday temptations! According to Mark Hyman, M.D., sugar paints a gloomy picture for health and weight control. Here’s what he had to say (in Natural Awakenings, August 2014)…

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Sugar is addictive and acts like a drug.

If you just can’t control sugar cravings and feel like you don’t have any will power, check out this experiment. You will realize that  you are caught in an addictive cycle, fueled by the food industry’s desire to get more market share at the expense of your health and well-being.

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Healthy ice cream satisfies your sweet tooth!

Here it is summertime, and healthy ice cream is just the perfect food! Who can resist ice cream! There’s a way you can have your cake and eat it too (or in this case, ice cream).

Here’s what you do. Read more