In April 2017, the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) Scientific Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources Added to Food (ANS) discussed the 2016 publication by Soffritti et al., from the Ramazzini Institute on the carcinogenic potential of sucralose. ANS has now published a statement regarding the study and the...
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By: Jen Haugen, RDN, LD -- How do you live your best summer ever? Is it in the summer bucket lists filled with fun activities or the fun vacations you have planned? Or is it in the simple moments where you are just enjoying a walk in the sunshine? Is...
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Makes 15 Servings Ingredients 2 bottles (750mL each) Pinot Grigio 1 cup Equal Spoonful 1-1/2 cups apple juice 1-1/2 cups lemon juice 1-1/2 cups orange juice 1 cup apple brandy 1 cup orange liqueur 1 cup water 2 apples, cored, thinly sliced 3 navel oranges, cut into quarters 4 lemons,...
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April 20, 2017 -- While a recent study alleges consumption of diet beverages sweetened with no- and low-calorie sweeteners increases risk for stroke and dementia, the study suffers from limitations which impact the generalizability of the authors’ conclusions. In the paper, “Sugar- and artificially-sweetened beverages and the risks of incident...
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Makes 1 Serving Ingredients 1/4 cup pomegranate juice 3 packets SPLENDA® Naturals Stevia Sweetener 1 teaspoon lime juice 3/4 cup lime flavored seltzer Ice, as desired Directions Stir together all ingredients except seltzer in a large glass. Slowly pour in seltzer. Add ice if desired. Nutritional Information Calories 45 Sodium...
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Makes 1 Serving Ingredients 2 packets of SPLENDA® Naturals Stevia Sweetener 1/2 cup blueberries 1/2 cup 100% pomegranate juice 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt Directions Combine all ingredients in a blender. Process until smooth. Nutritional Information Calories 190 Sodium 70mg Carbohydrates 37g Dietary Fiber 2g Sugars 29g Protein 16g Recipe...
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