Is Refined Sugar Really Toxic?
In this series, we've looked at alternative sweeteners. But what about plain old white sugar? What about high fructose corn syrup? Read on for details.
Are Xylitol, Sorbitol, and Other Sugar Alcohols Safe Replacements for Sugar?
In this installment of the sweetener series, we're exploring sources of sugar alcohol and whether or not they're a good alternative to other sweeteners.
The Unbiased Truth about Artificial Sweeteners
Past research on artificial sweeteners has always been lacking, until now. Are artificial sweeteners healthy? Read on for updated data.
Does It Matter If a Sweetener Is “Natural”?
When you're building a healthy lifestyle, it's hard to give up treats like sweets. Here are some healthy sweeteners to replace refined processed sugar.
Is There Any Room for Sweeteners in a Healthy Diet?
Think our sweet tooth is a recent development in evolutionary history? Our draw to sweet things spans all the way back to our hunter-gatherer ancestors.
Low Cholesterol Is Associated with Higher Risk of Death in Women
In this episode we discuss a study showing low cholesterol is associated with higher risk of death in women, and other topics.
Why Hemoglobin A1c Is Not a Reliable Marker
Hemoglobin A1c is being increasingly used as a way to screen for diabetes. Read this to learn why this is a very bad idea.
9 Steps to Perfect Health – #1: Don’t Eat Toxins
Four common food toxins - wheat, sugar, industrial seed oils and soy - are largely responsible for the epidemic of modern diseases destroying our health.
Grass-Fed vs. Conventional Meat: It’s Not Black or White
In the debate on grass-fed vs. conventional meat, there's a lot more to consider than it might initially appear.