From Health magazine Our resident dietician, Julie Upton, RD, answers questions and shares tips on how to snack wisely and cook healthier for the whole family. Q: I’m on a 1,600 calorie-a-day diet. Can I have an extra snack on my workout days? A: Yes. Since your diet is less than 1,800 calories, you have […]
Sugar is the source of all health and wellness evils in the U.S. today. Or, at least, that’s what you might reasonably conclude from the chorus of anti-sugar sentiments that’s been ringing loud and clear for years now. While demonizing any single food group or nutrient is always more harmful than helpful, it’s also true […]
Sugar rots your teeth Zamurovic Photography/Shutterstock What your dentist told you when you were a kid is true. “Oral bacteria love sugar just like we do, and when they feast on it, acid gets released as a byproduct,” says Dr. Sanda Moldovan, DDS. “This acid attacks the enamel of the teeth and allows bacteria to […]