More and more research is coming out about the negative health effects of drinking soda, regardless of whether it is diet or regular soda. Harvard researchers have revealed that consuming even just a single soda a day can increase...
Whenever I work with new clients who are interested in losing weight, I ask what they are drinking. Yes, I’m concerned with nutrition and exercise, but sometimes we conveniently forget the impact our beverages have on our hormones, weight...
Coke, Pepsi and other caramel-colored sodas are mainstays of many American diets. However, the chemical that turns that refreshing sweet soda its signature brown color may be a contributing factor to the development in cancer, if you believe the...
The recent revelation of Arsenic in Apple Juice has parents concerned and frustrated. Concerned because children are the single biggest consumers of juice; Frustrated because they think juice is 100% healthy.
Juice is not a health food! Kids should not be drinking...
In a February 2012 report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), it was found that heart attacks with atypical symptoms are on the rise, especially among women. While many people think that chest pain is...
Aspartame was originally developed as an alternative non-calorie sweetener for diabetics and individuals looking for a sugar substitute to assist in losing weight. Known under the commercial names of Equal, NutraSweet and Spoonful, aspartame can now be found in...
The dark days of winter are rapidly coming to a close, and our bulky sweaters and jackets will soon disappear with them. The past few months have meant holiday feasts, sweet treats, and meals wrought with the seasonal delicacies...
As the saying goes, "The only guarantees in life are death and taxes." Barring your last breathe and Uncle Sam's role in your life, nothing else is certain. Life is full of change: you're born, you grow, you work—probably...
How many times have you heard people say they have to lose 10 lbs before spring break? Then the same person might also say that they need to lose the excess wait before Christmas and the holidays. It is...
Eating dinner can be a fun social activity filled with good food and drinks. However, what you eat for dinner can make a big difference in your health and your waistline. Becoming conscious about your evening eating habits can...
