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10 Natural Sugar Alternatives
January 17, 2018
Banana puree
Don’t reach for a packet or box of sugar substitute for your coffee and cooking. Instead try these nature-made sweeteners. Unlike alternative sweeteners, in moderation they’ll sweeten your diet without damaging your health or sabotaging your weight management plan. Keep in mind, they do have carbs… See more
6 FDA-Approved Sugar Substitutes
January 17, 2018
Sweet and low saccharin
Artificial sweeteners are not as new as you might think. They date back to the 19th Century when saccharin was first discovered accidentally in 1879 by scientists doing an unrelated experiment. Since then, there has been debate across decades over the safety of artificial sweeteners. Fast forward… See more
How to Reduce Added Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners in Your Diet
January 17, 2018
how to reduce sugar intake
You know too much sugar and artificial sweeteners are bad for you. Here are some tips to help you reduce their role on your diet: Become a label reader.
The best way to avoid added sugar and artificial sweeteners is to recognize the foods manufactures put them in. It also… See more
Is Your Weight Loss Diet Causing Nutritional Deficiencies?
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
January 12, 2018
Is Your Low Carb Dieting Affecting Your Nutrition?
The American diet is notorious for processed meals, salty foods and sugary drinks. In fact, more than 80 percent of Americans eat too many refined grains and sugars and not enough fruits and vegetables, according to an NPR poll conducted in 2016. Baby boomers are no exception. While they have been… See more
10 Rules for Preventing Cardiovascular Disease and Other Sugar-Related Illnesses
By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
MDVIP
January 12, 2018
!0 Commandments of Preventing Heart Disease and Other Sugar-Related Illnesses
Sugar is toxic. No, it won’t kill in seconds like cyanide does, but it does kill—in a slow, insidious manner. Sugar is linked to a wide variety of… See more
Using Spices to Lower Salt Cravings & Blood Pressure
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
January 12, 2018
Can Cooking with Spices Can Lower Your Blood Pressure
You probably crave salty food from time to time -- whether it’s crunchy potato chips or a slice of pizza. A wide range of variables can trigger a salt craving, throwing a monkey wrench into your diet. But there’s good news: Eating spicy foods can curb your salt cravings, according to a study… See more
Perspective on the Vegan Documentary "What the Health"?
By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
MDVIP
December 12, 2017
what the health
Have you seen What the Health? It’s a Netflix vegan documentary that critiques the meat and dairy industries. I've gotten a lot of questions about it lately and I thought I’d share some of my insights. Keep in mind that What the Health? is a movie produced to promote veganism.… See more
Eating More Foods High in Calcium May Help Prevent Sudden Cardiac Arrest
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
November 7, 2017
High Calcium Foods and Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest is scary: Someone collapses. They have no pulse, they’re not breathing, and they have a complete loss of consciousness. Their heart has suddenly and unexpectedly stopped beating. Usually, they die. In fact, about 350,000 Americans will suffer a sudden cardiac arrest this year… See more
What Role Does Sugar Play in Heart Disease?
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
November 6, 2017
Sugar May Cause Heart Disease
The average American gets about 10 percent of their calories from added sugars. Added sugars — from high fructose corn syrup to honey — are sugars and syrups that manufacturers add to processed foods. Ten percent may not seem like very much, but added sugars are empty calories that can lead to… See more
When It Comes to Alzheimer’s, Coffee May Be Liquid Gold
By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
MDVIP
November 3, 2017
Coffee is one of the healthiest drinks on earth
Coffee. It’s probably the healthiest beverage on earth. Yes, you read correctly. Why? Studies suggest that coffee helps protect us from Parkinson’s disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and even some cancers. But most importantly, two large-scale meta-analyses (statistical procedure for… See more

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