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,…
So many people still believe in the outdated and antiquated “Calorie in, Calorie out” (CICO) theory.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.…
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…
Yes, you CAN turn back your age clock – biologically – and feel and look younger – even decades younger! Recently, I was in a discussion on X, and someone mentioned they have never seen anyone get younger. I agreed that it’s not possible chronologically, but it sure is biologically! Then I wrote the following…
Key Points for Preventing Prostate Cancer THis article is not medical advice. It’s is for informational purposes only. Find a good functional medicine doctor for confirmation and implementation of anything you read here. Research suggests that a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight management may lower prostate cancer risk. It seems likely that reducing sugar…
Eating out while sticking to a nutritional plan can feel like navigating a maze with tempting distractions lurking at every corner. The aroma of your favorite dishes calls you, often making it hard to keep your health goals in check. But with a little planning and smart choices, you can enjoy a meal out without…
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