Water is the winner
How much sugar is in your drink, you will be surprised. During the summer months, hydration is even more important and water is the real winner. Check the sugar drinks calculator https://brnw.ch/21wZrh0 for more info
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Artificially sweetened soft drink
An Australian study has found that drinking just one can of artificially sweetened soft drink a day may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 38 per cent. Surprisingly, that risk for artificially sweetened soft drink is even higher than for those who consume sugar-sweetened beverages, such as regular soft drinks, where the Read More …
Facts About Sugar and Sugar Substitutes
Sugar isn’t inherently bad. Actually, it’s necessary: Our bodies run on sugar. The body processes the carbohydrates from food and turns much of it into glucose (sugar). The cells pull the glucose from the bloodstream and use it for fuel and energy. Removing natural sources of sugar and other carbohydrates from your diet — fruits, Read More …
What is the Keto Food Pyramid
What is Ketogenic Food Pyramid? The Ketogenic Food Pyramid is commonly referred to as a form of nutritional guide. It consists of common food to consume and avoid while maintaining a Keto diet. The food sources are categorized among 3 different tiers on a scale. The number of servings for each amount of food per Read More …
What’s the difference between Keto and Low Carb
Both keto and low-carb diets focus on reducing carbohydrate intake, however keto is a stricter, more extreme version, aiming for ketosis (burning fat for fuel) by severely restricting carbs and emphasizing high-fat intake, whereas low-carb diets are more flexible, allowing for moderate carb intake and protein. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/low-carb-vs-keto
When to eat a Banana
When eaten as part of a balanced meal, bananas can help keep you satisfied longer. Feeling satisfied between meals reduces the likelihood that you’ll have cravings and exceed your daily caloric needs—which over time, can contribute to weight gain. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-proven-benefits-of-bananas
Four foods that Michael Mosley warned ‘do more harm than good’
Vale:Doctor and broadcaster Michael Mosley born March 22, 1957 in Kolkata, India and died on June 9, 2024 in Symi, Greece. Dr Michael Mosley, best known for his expert health and dieting tips, last year issued a warning about some seemingly healthy foods. https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/health/four-foods-michael-mosley-warned-9748004?
BMI Is Misleading—Could Your ‘BRI’ Be a Better Health Indicator
For years, body mass index has been the standard way to measure body fat and, by extension, assess health risk. But BMI—a calculation based on height and weight—has been widely criticized as flawed and misleading, and some health professionals have stressed the importance of developing other ways to monitor obesity and health. Enter the body roundness index, Read More …
Sugar
Most processed food contains sugar but that hasn’t always been the case, and its history is steeped in slavery https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-06/cruel-history-sugar-slavery-resource-sweetener-cake-tea-biscuits/104299378?utm_source=abc_news_app&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_app&utm_content=other
Low Carb Diet – Sauces, Fats & Condiments
To achieve a low-carb diet, the list of foods you can’t eat can seem endless. By focussing on fresh produce and lean protein, your cravings for starches and grains may diminish. Incorporating a variety of flavors to will also keep your food interesting and tasty. This is where condiments like vinegar, mustard, hot sauce, garlic, Read More …