Energy Drinks: Are They Bad for You?

Posted on: January 14, 2021
By: Pete Alberti
Categories: Caffeine, Diet, Energy Drinks, Sugar
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Drinking an energy drink is an incredibly popular way to get a boost of energy. The leading energy drink brand, Red Bull, sold 7.5 billion cans in 2019 alone, nearly one for every person on the planet. But should you be among the millions of people indulging in these stimulating treats? While a can of […]

Why Does Sugar Taste Good

Posted on: July 16, 2020
By: Pete Alberti
Categories: Cravings, Diet, featured, Sugar, Sweet Tooth
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When it comes to cravings, the undisputed champion is sugar. Sugar cravings are so common that we even have a special name for it, a sweet tooth. But in modern diets, sugar is also one of the main culprits of weight gain and obesity. While you may be looking to cut back on sugar to […]

Are Processed Foods Really That Unhealthy?

Posted on: January 22, 2020
By: Pete Alberti
Categories: Diet, featured, Processed Foods, Salt, Sugar
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When you’re looking to eat healthier, cutting out processed foods can be a great place to start. Usually, this is a good call for a number of reasons, but what are they, and do they stand up to scrutiny? The answer isn’t as clear when you consider that some surprising items are technically processed foods. […]

The Sweet Health Benefits of Honey

Posted on: December 3, 2019
By: Pete Alberti
Categories: Antioxidants, Diet, featured, Heart Health, Honey, Sugar
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Honey is a popular, natural sweetener that many of us enjoy almost as a condiment or to sweeten tea. Like many sweeteners, the sugars in honey can be fattening. What sets honey apart is that it also offers a bevvy of health benefits, which that means you’re not just indulging your sweet tooth. For example, […]

Simple Ways to Cut Back on Sugar

Posted on: November 20, 2019
By: Pete Alberti
Categories: Diabetes, Diet, featured, Healthy Snacks, Soda, Sugar, Weight Loss
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Sugar is a central ingredient to many of the popular foods we enjoy these days. Candy bars, ice cream, lattes, the list goes on. While it can add an undeniable sweetness that can brighten or round out a dish, it’s also one of the prime culprits in weight gain. To make matters worse, too much […]