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Stevia gets FDA nod

Well it’s about time – I think. It looks like stevia, an intensely sweet herb with no calories, and thus in my mind perfect sugar-substitute, may finally begin appearing in a broader range of foods. [...]

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Determining calorie needs

It’s probably the most common question I get, “how much can I, or should I eat everyday?” Now this of course depends on several factors, and estimating the amount of calories you should consume a day is basically a numbers game. While I usually prefer to avoid math whenever possible, I wanted to provide some of the equations dietitians and other health professions use so that you can do the calculations right at home. [...]

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Help for blood sugar, appetite and weight loss

On the heals of the latest concerns over the safety of the diabetic drug Avandia, I thought today might be a good time to talk about natural approaches to healthy blood sugar, appetite control and effective weight loss. [...]

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Reducing Early Effects of Alzheimer’s with a Healthy Diet

Alzheimer’s is a progressive and fatal brain disease that causes memory loss and problems with thinking and behavior severe enough to affect work, lifelong hobbies or social life. As many as 5.3 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease making it the most common form of dementia and the seventh-leading cause of death in the United States. With so many affected, I wanted to share some promising research on the impact a healthy diet may have on this tragic disease. [...]

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Be a Locavore

Did you know on average food travels between 1550 and 2500 miles from harvest to your plate? Here are three reasons why you might want to start eating like a Locavore. [...]

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The Agave Controversy

There seems to be an uprising of attacks on a natural sweetener called agave. Agave nectar is a sweet syrup extracted from a plant similar to a cactus. However, some are claiming agave syrup has a negative impact on health and is even worse than high fructose corn syrup. In my opinion I feel that agave is fine in moderation – just as sweeteners are meant to be consumed. [...]

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Calorie Restriction May Lead to Weight Gain

Severe calorie restriction actually makes it harder to lose weight and keep it off – and a new study may have the answer why. [...]

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Take the guesswork out of weight loss

Today’s podcast with guest Nicole Elias, RD LD discusses how the BodyGem Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) test can accurately measure your metabolism and take the guesswork out of weight loss. [...]

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Uncovering the truth behind common dietary myths

With so many sources of nutrition information it can be overwhelming, so I’ve comprised a list of some common dietary myths to set the record straight. [...]

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Supplements for Weight Loss

Unfortunately, there is no magic weight loss pill – or at least there isn’t a pill that’s safe and effective to produce weight loss by itself. There are, however, supplements that can aid in weight loss when combined with proper diet and exercise. [...]

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