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...
by admin | Dec 5, 2023 | Nutrition, Nutrition Facts
In an effort to slash sugar while still getting a taste of the sweet life, many consumers and food companies have started using stevia in everything from coffee to protein shakes. While the general thought is that stevia leaf extract is healthier than sugar, there are...
by admin | Dec 4, 2023 | Nutrition, Nutrition Facts
Skim the ingredient list of many beverages, jams, canned vegetables, or frozen foods and you’re likely to come across one that you can actually pronounce — citric acid. Despite its prevalence, few consumers know what it is or where it comes from. (Though that first...
by admin | Dec 4, 2023 | Nutrition, Nutrition Facts
One of the hardest thing about counting macros is that nagging X factor: alcohol. When planning meals for the week, few of us account for the calories in alcohol from, say, afterwork beers or celebratory cocktails. But even the most carefully considered diet plan can...
