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No-Calorie Sweeteners, Sugar Offer Same Satiety

Replacing sugar with no-calorie sweeteners promotes the same feeling of fullness as the white, caloric rival, according to a new study. New research found people who consume stevia or aspartame rather than sugar do not compensate by eating more at either lunch or dinner ...More
July 16, 2010
Posted in News, Weight Management
Honey Sticks to Low GI Response

A recent study out of Germany tested eight grades of German honey and six of the eight honeys tested scored lower than 10 on the glycemic index (GI). ...More
July 7, 2010
Posted in News, Diabetes
Sweet on Stevia

Consumers want their sweets, and natural alternatives like stevia offer healthier sweet fixes. ...More
July 7, 2010 by Steve Myers
Posted in Articles, Diabetes, Digestion, Grocery, Heart Health, Weight Management
Too Much Salt, Sugar in Baby Foods

Baby and toddler foods should be better monitored for their sugar and salt content, according to a study from the University of Calgary (J Public Health (Oxf). 2010 Jun 28). The author, Charlene Elliott, associate professor at the University of Calgary, said these foods are ...More
July 2, 2010
Posted in News, Children's Health, Weight Management
Sweetness Prevails

From honey and fruit sugar to sugar alcohols and stevia, the natural products store offers many healthier alternatives to simple sugar and artificial sweeteners. ...More
June 28, 2010 by Steve Myers
Posted in Articles, Diabetes, Digestion, Grocery, Heart Health, Weight Management
Stevia's Rising, But U.S. Still Sweet on Sugar

U.S. consumers still love their sugar. But as people begin paying more attention to nutrition, stevia may begin to take more market share. ...More
June 16, 2010
Posted in News
Honey a No-No for Babies

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued a statement reminding parents not to feed honey to babies less than 1-year old because of the risk of developing infant botulism. The statement was the result of a 15-week old baby contracting the illness after ingesting honey. ...More
June 3, 2010
Posted in News, Children's Health, Digestion
America’s Trudging Battle with Diabetes

The natural products industry is helping Americans fight diabetes with fiber, minerals and botanicals that help control blood glucose levels, combat insulin resistance, and slow the absorption of starchy foods. ...More
May 24, 2010 by Alissa Marrapodi , Associate Editor
Posted in Articles, Children's Health, Diabetes, Supplements, Weight Management
The Weekend Food Guide to Thwarting Diabetes

Friday afternoon comes and happy hour margaritas and sugary desserts find their way into our diet; but incorporating these 10 foods help manage weight and fight off type 2 diabetes. ...More
May 19, 2010
Posted in Articles, Diabetes, Weight Management
HFCS Fighting Uphill Battle

A recent New York Times article delved into the ongoing battle between makers of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and critics who want the sweetener removed from food and beverage products. ...More
May 7, 2010
Posted in News

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