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Is Sugar Really The Enemy Of Our Teeth?
by Howard Marshall The culprit causing tooth decay is not sugar itself but the acid created by bacteria who feed on the sugar and other carbohydrates like sugar. Though we were warned about too much sugar since childhood, we never really understood why we’ve been told not to eat too many sweets. Our parents told us to avoid sweets but we never really knew for a fact how it is related to dental care. The answer is pretty simple – not really. Ask any dental care professional and he/she will Continue reading
What to do when your Kids are Overweight
Needless to say, kids love eating sweets and junks. No matter how unhealthy their lifestyle choices are, we just let them be because we’re thinking that they’re still too young to understand about health and wellness. This is where we are wrong. By allowing them to be tolerated, they begin to adapt an unhealthy lifestyle at such a young age. And this will carry on until they grow old. The effect that high glucose in the blood can have on an individual cannot be ignored. Aside from the possibl Continue reading
The Buzz on Low Fat Diets
Low fat diets have been promoted by the government and marketers of “low-fat” food products for decades, but are they really healthy? The food pyramid, as promoted by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows fats at the peak and notates “Fats, oils and sweets, USE SPARINGLY”. Much confusion surrounds this issue. For one thing, there is no specific definition of a “low fat diet”. Plans with a dietary content lower than ten percent and up to 30 percent have been touted as low fa Continue reading
Shrink the Gut
The efforts to eliminate belly fat involve diet and lifestyle changes. Too much sitting around on the couch eating junk food, and the constant late night snacks are the real enemies of a flat abdomen. Sweets, alcohol, fizzy drinks and even smoking hinder weight loss efforts, increasing the pressure put on the internal organs. No matter how hard you may work, results will only appear if you perform a diet adjustment too. Therefore, the attempts to eliminate belly fat consist of a regular and well Continue reading
Eat Your Way to Increased Energy
Image via Wikipedia It’s a well-known fact that you are what you eat — as far as your physical health goes. But it’s so easy to get off the track and fill up on empty calories instead of eating wholesome energy-packed foods. For example, how many times have you heard chocolate chip cookies in your cupboard calling for attention? It’s all right to eat sweets as a special treat but not as a steady diet. What’s passed is passed. You can’t un-eat what you’ve eaten, but you can decide Continue reading
Eliminate Belly Fat
No one can eliminate belly fat without improving diet and giving up some bad habits. No more late night meals, junk food treats and lots and lots of hours spend on the couch or in the armchair watching TV. Sweets, alcohol, fizzy drinks and even smoking hinder weight loss efforts, increasing the pressure put on the internal organs. No matter how hard you may work, results will only appear if you adjust your diet too. Therefore, the attempts to eliminate belly fat consist of a regular and well-tho Continue reading
Acne Treatment
Before considering your acne treatment, it is important to know a few quick facts about acne vulgaris and acne treatmentNo direct link has been established between acne and diet (pizza, nuts, sweets, chocolate )There is no link between acne and diet. In particular, no cause and effect has been established between acne and chocolate, dairy products (milk products), shellfish, sweets, or fatty foods (french fries, pizza, etc.). Healthy diet is good for your overall health but it will not be enough Continue reading
How to Excel With the Proper Sports Nutrition
Even though the majority of the United States population loves to indulge in junk food and sweets, not many people know the many benefits that come from eating a well-balanced diet full of essential vitamins and nutrients. Many people eat for the flavor of food, but don’t realize that the purpose of eating is to provide our bodies with the different elements that it needs to function normally on a day-to-day basis. Although the body will not shut down if it does not get the essentials one da Continue reading
Artificial Sweeteners – Are They Safe?
Jul.04, 2009 Health and Fitness Tags : Artificial Sweetener, Artificial Sweeteners, aspartame, calories, Cyclamate, dental hygiene, diabetics, Dietary Concerns, Fat Content, FDA, health risks of sweet n low, Major Brands, Moderation, Natural Ingredients, Neotame, Neutral Position, nutra sweet, saccharin, splenda, Standpoint, Sucralose, Sweet Taste, Sweets Related Posts:Just How Dangerous Are Splenda and Artificial Sweeteners – Which Side is Spinning?Do You Know What You Are Eating?Diet Sodas Continue reading