The American Culture of Overindulgence: A Parenting Nightmare By Juliette Frank The average American consumes an estimated 8 pounds of candy (3.7 kilograms) annually, with children eating even more. Sugar, the primary ingredient in candy, is generally derived from sugar cane, sugar beets and corn and can be crafted into endless different sizes, shapes, and …
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Artificial Sweeteners: A Sweet Substitute or Worse? By Juliette Frank Sugar, in its many forms, provides fuel for the brain and body through calories, making it a necessary part of the human diet. Sugar activates the reward pathways in our brain that get excited about incoming energy, causing humans and other creatures to have evolved …
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How Fiber Protects Us Against the Negative Health Effects of Sugar Consumption By Fiona Riddle Fiber plays an important role in the digestion of our food and offers a myriad of health benefits. Its consumption has been shown to improve blood glucose levels, promote satiety, help to maintain weight, improve digestion, helps to normalize bowel …
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Fruit, Fiber, and Blood Glucose By E. Dylan Mayer As I have been working in the health and nutrition space for a few years now, I have learned many things I had never had exposure to in college. Something we all can agree on, and have been engrained to know from early on, is that …
How to Choose The Best Nut Butter By Fiona Riddle Americans reportedly consume 700 million pounds of peanut butter each year, which is about 3 pounds per person. Not to mention the numerous other options available (almond, cashew, hazelnut, etc.) – that’s a lot of nut butter! “Aside from tasting great, nut butters are incredibly …