by admin | Jan 12, 2024 | Nutrition, Nutrition Facts
Consuming saturated fat and the effects it can have on your overall health — specifically heart disease — has become a controversial subject. It was once labeled the worst kind of fat, but trans fat has since inherited that role. So what’s the deal with saturated...
by admin | Dec 28, 2023 | Nutrition, Nutrition Facts
Fruit is a staple of a healthy diet, a perfect snack, and a great on-the-go breakfast. But if you’re on a low-carb diet, does the sugar that’s naturally present in fruit make it off limits? Are there any low-carb fruits you can eat and still stay on-track? Overall,...
by admin | Dec 15, 2023 | Nutrition, Nutrition Facts
As kids, we were mesmerized by ad campaigns for the latest, greatest — most sugary — breakfast cereals. Today, we know those processed, artificially dyed flakes and rings are to be avoided like homework. Ironically, we’ve been beset by another kind of breakfast hype —...
by admin | Dec 15, 2023 | Nutrition, Nutrition Facts
Refined people tend to be complex individuals who are beneficial to have around. Refined carbs are exactly the opposite. Although carbohydrates are necessary for our bodies to function, there are healthy versions and those that are less healthy. Whole carbs deserve a...
by admin | Dec 8, 2023 | Nutrition, Nutrition Facts
As one of the three essential macronutrients — the others being protein and fat — carbohydrates are the body’s primary fuel source. But to many a dietary expert’s dismay, carbs have become the misunderstood middle child of nutrition. Popular low-carb eating plans like...
by admin | Dec 6, 2023 | Clean Eating, Nutrition, Nutrition Facts
So you’re considering cutting sugar from your diet, or maybe you’re already on your way. Either way, you’ve probably heard about some potential side effects of giving sugar the boot, like the dreaded sugar withdrawal. When cutting back on the sweet stuff, some people...
