Fructose

While most adults need to watch their caloric intake, athletes need to be conscious of the amount, type and timing of calories to help ensure optimal performance. The recent position by several professional organizations, including the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietitians of Canada and the American College of Sports...

By Rosanne Rust MS, RDN, LDN  — These days when I get to the yogurt section in my supermarket my eyes sort of glaze over, when did yogurt become so confusing? There’s low fat, nonfat, regular, Greek, Light, “100” versions, flavored, plain, vanilla. Yogurt is a heart-healthy choice that can...

By: Ellen Stokes, MS, RD, LD -- The time for New Year’s resolutions is drawing near and you may be considering starting a workout routine. Good choice. Regular exercise has a host of benefits including better cardiovascular health, lowered blood glucose levels, mood elevation, and improved muscle strength and endurance. Some...

By Rosanne Rust MS, RDN, LDN  —  Even though there may be a few leaves left on the trees, the retail markets are pushing in the holiday season. I know that this can be an anxious time for moms — it takes “busy” up to a new level! Eating well is...

Study fails to isolate whether weight loss or calorie source was cause of health impact In the recent study “Isocaloric Fructose Restriction and Metabolic Improvement in Children with Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome,” the authors allege that sugar, more specifically fructose, causes health-related problems that are independent of the health concerns...