Food manufacturers have many different sweetener choices: sweeteners that contain calories like sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and honey, and sweeteners that are very low in calories like sucralose (Splenda), aspartame( Equal, NutraSweet), and stevia. Allulose is one of the newer low-calorie sweeteners. Allulose, also known as psicose or D-psicose, is found in very small ... Allulose
 


It has been suggested that variations in genetic makeup make it easier for some people to lose weight than others when it comes to certain diets. Interest in genomic testing and dietary advice based on one’s genes is increasing. And we are not talking about theories that suggest people’s...
 

The purpose of nutrition month is to help the public become aware of the importance of good nutrition and a healthful eating plan.
 

Looking for compelling nutrition posters to brighten your walls with motivation and education? You have come to the right place!
 
Food and Health, Prevention

Not enough sleep is linked with obesity, physical inactivity, mistakes at work, car crashes, and 10 chronic health conditions: heart attack, coronary heart disease, stroke, asthma, COPD, cancer, arthritis, depression, chronic kidney disease, and diabetes.
Food and Health, Prevention

A new analysis of scientific evidence was performed to examine the proof behind popular diet claims...
Food and Health

There is no evidence (that this reviewer is aware of) that supports any claims that dietary lectins somehow promote obesity...
Cooking

  Here are 10 easy ways to lower calories, fat, saturated fat and sodium from baking recipes: Use applesauce in place of half or more of the fat in baked goods like muffins and quick breads. Use tub margarine in place of butter or stick margarine. Eliminate salt. Substitute...