Artificial sweeteners, or non-nutritive sweeteners, were developed to reduce sugar in foods while keeping sweetness. Discovered in the 1800s, these compounds—200 to 20,000 times sweeter than sugar—offered a calorie-free way to enjoy sweets, addressing health issues tied to sugar. Since saccharin’s discovery in 1879, sweetener use, especially in the U.S., has surged. By the 1900s,…
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Deciding to get fit and stay healthy is a fantastic goal, and an online fitness trainer can be the perfect partner on this journey. With the convenience of digital communication, the internet offers a wealth of fitness experts ready to guide you. However, finding the best online fitness trainer who suits your needs can feel…
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So many people still believe in the outdated and antiquated “Calorie in, Calorie out” (CICO) theory. It’s just wrong. False. Fatally flawed. All calories are NOT created equal. Let me illustrate my claim by first presenting two diet examples of “Ricky Rad” and “Sammy Sad.” Ricky and Sammy eat the exact same number of calories.…
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We have all heard about the new movement “MAHA” which stands for “Make America Healthy Again.” That’s a great goal, but when were we ever healthy? “Again,” as in when? Well, that’s hard to say because there are so many health issues and diseases we could connect the “health” metric to, but since obesity tends…
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Finding time to work out can be tough. With busy schedules, fitting in fitness can feel like a huge challenge. That’s where short but intense workouts come in handy. Imagine squeezing a powerful session into just 21 minutes. It’s not just about saving time; it’s about maximizing energy and results. Short workouts bring serious benefits,…
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Story at-a-Glance Vitamin D regulates hormones like leptin, which balances energy, and myostatin, which limits muscle growth, directly impacting energy management, muscle development, and fat storage through metabolic pathways. A May 2024 preprint study on Research Square showed high-dose vitamin D boosts muscle strength, lowers myostatin, directs calories to muscle growth, and increases metabolic rate.…
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