Author: Nesrine Cheikh, Registered Dietitian Is sugar the cause of chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and dementia? Does switching to artificial sweeteners, like Splenda or Aspartame give you sweet taste without the negative health effects? Does using them help in reducing body weight, or can these sweeteners pose health risks, like increased risk… [Read More]
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Author, Molly McLaughlin, RD New Year after New Year, our social media platforms get bombarded with infinite amounts of restrictive diets and detox programs. Let’s be honest- we are all intrigued by these opportunities. I mean, what’s better than a 30 day, quick fix/reset celery juice cleanse, that not only guarantees improved digestion and increased… [Read More]
Bread. Yes, BREAD! One of the most controversial foods on the planet. Whether it is knocked for its “weight gaining” properties, gluten content, genetically modified wheat, or so on, bread seems to get a lot of negative attention. Bread has been around for over 30,000 years! It is a staple food in many cultures, with… [Read More]
Are you too busy or just not interested in making all of your holiday foods from scratch? Most of us end up buying a few pre-made items instead of making our own at home so we created a shopping guide for healthier drink, dip, and dessert options to cover the basics. We know that December… [Read More]