Tag: Additives

There is a lot of emphasis these days on giving up sugar and people the world over, are kicking the sugar habit. Well, at...

Dieting is the best way to beat inflammation. Skip added sugar, an ingredient that increases pro-inflammatory cytokines. Remember, artificial sweeteners aren’t any better, as the gut gets inflamed. These can be in store-bought condiments! So, instead, make your own dishes or look for versions without added sugar and salt. Other foods that promote inflammation include refined starches and red meat. For anti-inflammatory benefits, eat whole grains, fruits, veggies, and omega-3 fats.

Foods that cause weight gain include gluten, soy, processed fast foods, sugar & artificial sweeteners, and trans-fats. These foods can sabotage your health and trigger inflammation in the body. You should also try to limit the intake of saturated fats found in meat, butter, cheese, and animal-based products. Though they contain a high HDL which is good, unlimited consumption can raise the LDL, the bad cholesterol levels. This can lead to obesity, inflammation and can increase the risk of heart disease.

Are you feeling fatigued and unproductive? Are you having trouble in concentrating on things and not able to think clearly? If yes, you are...

An increasing number of Americans are including artificial sweeteners in their food and beverages on a regular basis. Scientific studies have revealed that not all sugar substitutes are safe for human consumption though. Sweeteners like sucralose and aspartame can cause a lot of metabolic disorders in the long run. High fructose corn syrup should be used with discretion. It's best to go for natural sweeteners like honey and maple syrup.

Cravings can dampen a wellness routine, so eat lots of fiber and protein. These nutrients increase satiety and reduce hunger. Before reaching for food, try drinking water. Dehydration sometimes shows up as hunger. Have a sweet tooth? Limit artificial sweeteners, which can actually worsen sugar cravings. Eat naturally sweet foods like banana ice cream. Make it a priority to meditate, exercise, and get enough sleep.

Artificial sweeteners don’t satisfy the same taste pathways as real sugar. Hence, they build up cravings. Often, dehydration is mistaken for hunger, so drink water if you’re craving sweets. Lack of sleep also increases the “hunger hormone” ghrelin, while stress increases cortisol. This hormone is linked to appetite, too. Even a sedentary lifestyle can promote sugar cravings, so get moving! To kick the craving, eat healthy sweets like banana ice cream, dates, and dark chocolate.

Trigger foods are foods which push you to eat more than you normally would. Have you ever eaten just one chip and then put...

Even the healthiest people in the world are toppled and thrown off track by a seemingly inconsequential habit. Be it not sleeping enough, overuse of artificial sweeteners, or overexercising, the effects of these habits hurt our general well-being, especially our heart health. Alcohol consumption is another habit that can send your body tumbling down toward sickness. Receive every bit of advice with a pinch of salt. Follow what is right for you.

Which is that one food you like to munch on when pregnancy cravings are bothering you? Calorie bars and chocolates cannot always satiate your...

Adults can use artificial sweeteners to replace added sugars. However, long-term use isn’t recommended and the effect on kids is unknown. Artificial sweeteners might induce sugar cravings since they don’t have a strong effect on the brain’s pathways. Studies have even shown that this may contribute to type 2 diabetes. Kids with phenylketonuria should also avoid aspartame since they can’t metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine. Instead of depending on artificial sweeteners, use fresh fruit to sweeten up your child’s food.

Healthy flavors don't have to be an oxymoron. Luckily, with a repertoire of herbs, spices, and flavors available to us, we can cook flavorful food and make it healthy too. Cinnamon and turmeric are well-known for their health benefits. Herbs like sage and thyme add immense flavor while also providing some health benefits. Lemon juice and vinegar make for great souring agents. And cheese, being fermented dairy, is a good addition to foods.

We live in a commercialism-driven world where we are constantly being told what to buy. These things are sold to us like our lives...

To mage the symotons of ADHD children are often presrcibed mental stimulant drugs. What many are unaware is that ADHD can be managed excellently with the right nuttition. Studies have found that avoiding foods rich in sugar and food additives reduced symptoms of hyperactivity. Supplementing the diet with foods rich in iron, magnesium, zinc and omega-3 fatty acids helped children with ADHD improve really well in several aspects.

Coffee had a bad rap for decades from health experts. Many proclaimed that coffee and caffeine are addictive and even linked them to higher...