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Keto diet sweeteners

Keto diet sweeteners

11/01/23
It’s possible to enjoy the keto diet even when you have a sweet tooth.   You can opt for calorie free sugar alternatives (hence zero net carbs) in your recipes to maintain ketosis. Other sugar alternatives like Maltitol, Sorbitol, Xylitol and Yacon syrup are not calorie free, and might cause digestive discomfort for some people. Read […]
What is erythritol?

What is erythritol?

01/12/22
Are you having a hard time fighting sugar cravings while on  a keto diet? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! You can still use natural sweeteners to prepare healthy keto desserts. Erythritol is one of them, and the best part is that it’s 70-80% as sweet as table sugar but has zero calories. Let’s find out how this […]
Guide to understanding the Nutri-Score and NOVA Classification

Guide to understanding the Nutri-Score and NOVA Classification

21/11/18
Over the last few decades, the lifestyle and eating habits have changed dramatically. Industrialization and urbanization have distorted the nutritional landscape. The discovery of new food preservation techniques and refrigeration has provided us with food products which requires minimal preparation for cooking, and even ready-to-eat meals. However, the food industry is blamed for manufacturing and marketing […]
Spotlight on the glycemic index: A good guide to good carbs

Spotlight on the glycemic index: A good guide to good carbs

09/03/18
Carbohydrates such as bread, pasta, potato, rice and legumes, form the very basis of our diet and are essential energy sources, but are they all created equal? The terms Simple sugars and complex carbohydrates have been used for years to classify carbohydrates according to their molecular structure. It was believed that simple sugars were rapidly […]
TOP INSULIN DOSE CALCULATOR APPS REVIEW

TOP INSULIN DOSE CALCULATOR APPS REVIEW

05/02/18
mySugr   mySugr app is a registered medical app with a pleasant user interface design, which vows to make diabetes suck less. Creating entries has been made easier! In addition, the app presents exciting challenges and amusing feedback (e.g. taming the diabetes monster represents progress), designed to encourage user engagement and help them achieve their […]
Overweight And Pregnant: DietSensor Helps You To Manage Weight Gain During Pregnancy

Overweight And Pregnant: DietSensor Helps You To Manage Weight Gain During Pregnancy

28/06/16
New research suggests gorging on junk food in pregnancy increases the risk a woman’s children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren will suffer metabolic problems. The sad part is that the findings show the risks remains even if their offspring consume healthy diets. Read the full article at: www.dailymail.co.uk If you started off your pregnancy carrying too much […]
New dietary guidelines limit sugar, rethink cholesterol

New dietary guidelines limit sugar, rethink cholesterol

30/05/16
The 2015 guidelines recommend a “healthy eating pattern” with limited sugar and saturated fat, less salt and more vegetables and whole grains. The guidelines are revised every five years, and the draft version of this year’s guide came in months ago at more than 500 pages. The guidance affects everything from what’s served in school […]
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