Refined and Complex Carbs: How to Make the Right Choice
Over the last several years, there has been what seems like a crusade against carbs. You could be forgiven for thinking that carbohydrates, an essential, and nearly unavoidable part of most diets, were out to kill us. Not all carbs are created equal, though. The truth about simple carbs is, as is so often the […]
Erythritol, Stevia: The New Natural Sweeteners
Let’s say you are standing in the soda aisle at your local grocery store. Everywhere you look, there are “sugar-free” options for nearly every one of your favorite drinks. Some of them even claim to have zero calories from sweeteners. If you are counting calories, but still crave a carbonated beverage, this may seem like […]
Erythritol: Healthy or Harmful for Weight Loss?
For the last few decades, it seems like our hopes for, and the reality of, American waistlines have been heading in opposite directions. As society puts on the pressure to get thinner and thinner, the problem of obesity in America has turned into an epidemic. People have been looking for answers to why so many […]
Gastric Sleeve vs. Gastric Bypass: Differences, Pros, Cons
If you’re like most Americans, you’ve tried multiple times to lose weight over the years, but you haven’t been able to get the body you really want. Even with focused discipline, a restricted diet, and exercising religiously, the results often never come. Some people in this situation have opted for bariatric surgery, but that can […]
