Diabetes A lifelong condition that causes a person’s blood sugar level to become too high. There are 2 main types of Diabetes: Type 1: where the body’s immune system attacks and destroys the cells that produce insulin. Type 2: where the body does not produce enough insulin or the body’s cells do not [...]
10 Facts about Malnutrition Hunger and malnutrition usually go hand-in-hand. However, there is no guarantee that an abundance of food will stamp out malnutrition. The cost of malnutrition is close to 5% of the world’s GDP. According to the World Health Organization, malnutrition affects one in three people worldwide. There are different categories of malnutrition. [...]
Natural Sweeteners Natural sweeteners are sugar substitutes that are often promoted as healthier options than sugar or other sugar substitutes. But even these “natural sweeteners” often undergo processing and refining. Natural sweeteners that the FDA recognizes as generally safe include: Fruit juices and nectars Honey Molasses Maple syrup Related Post [...]
Artificial Sweeteners Artificial sweeteners are synthetic sugar substitutes. But they may be derived from naturally occurring substances, such as herbs or sugar itself. Artificial sweeteners are also known as intense sweeteners because they are many times sweeter than sugar Possible health benefits of artificial sweeteners Artificial sweeteners don’t contribute to tooth decay and cavities. [...]