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09/15/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
The danger that is sugar: How this food item increases your risk for depression and anxiety
You probably crave sweets once in a while and for good reason – a preference for sweets is a survival mechanism that protects humans from ingesting toxic foods. Sweet foods are also a common comfort food that instantly makes you feel better when they’re stressed or lonely. However, your sweet tooth is exposing you to […]
08/29/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
You won’t believe what happens to your brain when you eat junk food
You may be eating yourself stupid, according to some newly published research. A 2015 study has found that people exposed to a typical Western diet, which is high in processed food, sugar, fats, and salt, have smaller hippocampi compared to those who had a healthier, more well-balanced diet of fruits, fish, and vegetables. Around 250 elderly patients […]
06/20/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
The compelling link between food and mood: Eating real food plays a significant role in how mentally healthy you are
Across all the literature and studies on the potential link between mental health and one’s diet, experts agree that cutting down on inflammatory foods is a sure-fire way to feel better. The effects can be likened to the domino effect; with healthier food improving physical function, which in turn boosts mental health. Unsurprisingly, this strengthened […]
05/09/2018
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By Zoey Sky
How to detox yourself from sugar: A day-by-day guide
Did you know that quitting sugar can help lower your risk of developing diabetes, heart disease and liver disease? These health conditions have two things in common: Sugar as a culprit, and they all have a place in the list of top 15 causes of death. If your diet consists of sugar-rich foods, your blood pressure can skyrocket. […]
05/04/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Want to look younger? Cut back on sugar…it makes you look old and feel terrible
If you want to look younger, reduce your sugar intake. Not only does it make you fat, but it also makes you look old. In a study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, it was found that people who ate more meat, butter, high-fat dairy, and sugar were more likely to […]
10/27/2017
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By Janine Acero
Fatty liver disease on the rise in children—from too many sweet treats
A sweetener used in ice cream and soda may cause potentially fatal liver disease, a new study suggests. Researchers have found that high fructose consumption is triggering an early form of fatty liver disease in children, a condition that is normally associated with alcohol consumption, which can lead to cancer, stroke, and heart problems. Clinically […]
10/24/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
How do cancerous tumors grow? With sugar!
New research finds that cancerous tumors feed on sugar to become more aggressive, as reported by the Science Daily. The study was a nine-year joint research effort that focused on the Warburg effect, which is the process by which cancer cells quickly break down sugar and stimulate the growth of tumors. “Our research reveals how the hyperactive […]
10/23/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
Even “healthy people,” if they eat sugar, are at risk for heart disease, new study finds
New research reveals that even healthy people who consume a high-sugar diet are prone to heart disease. To reach this conclusion, researchers from the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom examined two groups of men, 11 of whom had a fatty liver or also known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), while the remaining […]
05/05/2017
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By Russel Davis
CAUTION: Sugary drinks linked to accelerated aging and early signs of Alzheimer’s disease reveals new study
Consuming sugary drinks may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, two recent studies revealed. To carry out the first study, a team of researchers at the Boston University School of Medicine pooled data from the Framingham Heart Study and examined more than 5,000 volunteer participants. The participants were instructed to log their beverage intake through questionnaires that assessed […]
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