Are Non-Nutritive Sweeteners Better Than Table Sugar?

This is a hot topic right now and I want to put in my two cents about this debate! Non-nutritive sweeteners are those that provide sweetness without many calories. They have been used for years and include sucralose, aspartame, saccharin, stevia, sugar alcohols, acesulfame K, and neotame. These are usually marketed to people to help…

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A Registered Dietitian’s Top Nutrition and Exercise Trends in 2014

1. Fewer supplements, more real food Gone are the days when everyone needs a vitamin supplement. In fact, may people take too much, which can actually be harmful to your health, and is like throwing money down the drain.  There are specific instances when supplements are needed, such as vegans who need B12. However, in…

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