Some people may not realize that heart attacks are a leading cause of death in women. With that in mind, the Calorie Control Council caught up with registered dietitian Robyn Flipse, scientific advisor to the Council, to discuss this important issue and specifically the Go Red for Women campaign which raises awareness...
Read MoreMost of us have heard we need to add more fiber in our diet. But did you know fiber can help build healthier hearts? Three of fiber’s properties are at the core of heart health: solubility, viscosity and fermentability. Solubility The ability of fiber molecules to dissolve in water is...
Read MoreMost of us know what we’re supposed to do to live a healthy lifestyle. Recommendations include eating well, being physically active, reducing stress and getting enough sleep. But, we all know that is easier said than done. While cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death for both men and...
Read MoreReducing Sugar & Increasing Fiber Key to Latest Dietary Guidelines The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs), released on December 29, 2020, offer recommendations to promote healthy dietary habits throughout all stages of life, including reducing added sugar, while considering individuals’ need customize their dietary choices to accommodate their unique...
Read More(Washington, D.C.) -- A recently published study in the journal Molecules by Markus et al. attempted to evaluate the possible impact of stevia-based sweeteners on bacterial communication pathways through an in-vitro study, meaning it was not conducted in humans. However, the study’s conclusions do not align with existing evidence backing...
Read MoreCITATION & LINK: Nutrients 2020, 12, 3408; doi:10.3390/nu12113408 AUTHORS: Ahmad SY, Friel J and Mackay D. REVIEWER: CCC Staff OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of sucralose and aspartame consumption on gut microbiota composition using realistic doses of non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS). BACKGROUND: In recent years, research interest has focused on...
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