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19 Ingredients to Avoid if You’re Living with No Added Sugars (Infographic)
Honey? Nope. Maltose? Nope. If you’re avoiding added sugars, we’ve compiled all of the ingredients that don’t belong in foods on your grocery list.
6 Ways to Manage Your Diabetes Over the Holidays
Overeating, drinking too much and stressing out is easy at the holidays. But it’s hard when you’re trying to manage your diabetes. These tips will help you keep your blood sugar stable during all the festivities.
What Is Sugar Alcohol — Does It Contain Carbs?
Sugar alcohol is increasingly popular in “diabetes-friendly” foods in the grocery store, but what is it — and is it good for you? Here’s what you need to know.
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5 Best and Worst Sweeteners: Your Dietitians’ Picks
How do you like to get your sweet on — with a little honey in your tea? Or do you crave rich desserts? We’ve polled our dietitians to learn which sweeteners are best, which are worst, and why.
5 Can’t-Miss Signs that Your Child is Lactose Intolerant
Parents often confuse lactose intolerance with milk allergy, and although the two have similar symptoms, they are very different conditions.
‘Slow Carbs’ and the Truth About Low-Carb Diets (Video)
Discover why carbohydrates are the single most important thing you can eat for health and weight loss. Unlike bread and pasta,”slow carbs” keep you full without spiking your blood sugar or insulin.
How to Keep Those Fundraiser Goodies From Wrecking Your Healthy Habits
For many of us parents, it’s fundraising time – that time of year when our youngsters are hawking everything from cookies to caramel corn to benefit their school, team or club. Here’s how to handle all the tempting foods that may be coming into your house.
Can Too Much Fat or Sugar in Your Diet Cause Erectile Dysfunction?
Can your diet lead to erectile dysfunction or keep you from becoming a dad? A urologist answers FAQs about diet and ED or male infertility.
Sugar or Fat: What’s Worse for Your Waistline?
You’re heard that eating fat will make you fat. Let’s explore the facts about dietary fat and sugar to learn what’s really making us gain weight.