This article was previously published May 8, 2019, and has been updated with new information. Are artificial sweeteners such as Splenda still part of your daily diet? If so, I would strongly recommend reconsidering. It’s important to realize that while artificial sweeteners have no (or very few) calories, they are still metabolically active,1 and not… Read More »
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published February 8, 2017. The availability of clean, pure water is vital to your health. An adult body is between 55% and 65% water.1 Water functions to regulate internal body temperature, metabolize carbohydrates and proteins, flush waste through your kidneys and help lubricate joints. Water… Read More »
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published October 16, 2017. Spices are a wonderful addition to foods and beverages because they can add just the right flair. Nutmeg, for instance, lends quiet warmth and complexity in desserts like apple crisp and in vegetable dishes like the savory Indian dish, saag paneer,… Read More »
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published November 15, 2017. Heartburn is a common condition and estimated to affect nearly 60 million Americans at least once a month.1 The pain is often described as sharp and burning, sometimes behind the breastbone and other times moving around the neck or throat. A… Read More »