Tag Archives: Insulin

Why Diet Soda Is So Dangerous

The earliest diet sodas hit the shelves in the 1950’s and were marketed to diabetics. Jump ahead to the 1960’s and 70’s and Tab, Diet Rite and Fresca hit the scene. These three sugar-free beverages marked the beginning of the … read more »

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Does Less Sleep Mean More Fat?

Do you, like millions of other Americans burn the candle at both ends, staying up until all hours of the night and rising early to meet work, family or social obligations? If so, you may be jeopardizing your health more … read more »

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Playing Hide And Seek With Sugar

The average American consumes 43,000 more calories each year from sugar than they did in 1977. Part of this increase can be attributed to the rise in popularity of soft drinks and the fact that food manufacturers sneak in sugar … read more »

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Want To Lose Weight? Control Your Blood Sugar Levels

With more than half the population overweight and 35% classified as obese, excess weight is the biggest US health crisis of the 21st century. Obesity is a causative factor in stroke, heart disease, Type II diabetes, and certain types of … read more »

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