Eating too much sugar has become a major health issue in many parts of the world. In fact, sugar has sometimes been referred to as a toxin, especially in the US, where consumption rates are highest. Our bodies need a small amount of sugar to fuel the brain. However, excessive...

One important characteristic that differentiates a healthy from an unhealthy carbohydrate-rich food, is the glycemic index of that food. How the glycemic index works The glycemic index is a measure of the speed at which glucose enters the bloodstream after eating it. Sodas and candy, for example, are high in...

Introducing Carbohydrates Dietary carbohydrates include foods that are rich in starch or sugar (or both). The chemical name for starch is polysaccharide (“poly” meaning many and “saccharide” meaning sugars). The many sugars that make up starch are linked by chemical bonds that are broken down by the body during the...

In order to eat a heart healthy diet, keep cholesterol levels in check and maintain a healthy weight, we need to eat enough fresh vegetables, fresh fruits and water. The reason for giving these foods special emphasis has to do with the widespread shifts in eating that have happened in...

Over 100 clinical studies have demonstrated that plant sterols and stanols can significantly reduce blood cholesterol, which is why physicians around the world recommend them. Plant sterols can reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol by 5-15% in as little as 4-6 weeks.* Several medical guidelines recommend consuming at least 2 grams of plant...