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05/22/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Sugar is dumbing down young children, new study warns; pregnant women told to watch their diet
Consumption of excess sugar has been linked to various health concerns like cancer, diabetes, and obesity, and now another study has revealed that sugar consumption can affect childhood cognition. The study, which was published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, examined the side effects of consuming larger quantities of sugary drinks and foods, focusing […]
05/15/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Why does drinking alcohol or sugary drinks make us thirsty?
Not all drinks were made to quench a person’s thirst: Far from it, alcoholic beverages and those that contain sugar make us even thirstier, and scientists may have found the reason why. In a study published in Cell Metabolism, research indicated the liver hormone FGF21, or fibroblast growth factor 21, to be responsible for the brain’s actions to increase […]
12/20/2017
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By Ralph Flores
Sugar isn’t the only problem with breakfast cereals; lack of nutritional value and pesticide toxins also harm health
Faced with increasing demands for healthier breakfast alternatives, the Kellog Company, the parent company for the Kellogg’s cereal brands, has announced that it will curb sugar content for its top three children’s cereals by between 20 to 40 percent starting next year. According to Oli Morton, managing director of Kellog’s U.K., the move is due to consumer […]
12/07/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
Skip the fries: Nutritionist suggests two burgers is a better choice – fewer carbs, more protein
Here’s some good news for those who love burgers – if you are in the mood for some fast food, skip the fries and order two burgers instead. A registered dietitian and nutritionist suggests that eating two burgers in a fast food restaurant is a better choice than having fries on the side, noting that there […]
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