by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Dec 9, 2015 | Eating for the Health of it, Heart Health, Holidays, Weight Management
Holiday indulgences can result in more than gaining a few extra pounds. Fatty sweet cookies, pies, and candy as well as excess calories and alcohol can lead to a spike in your triglycerides. Why should this concern you? It may be putting you at risk for heart disease....
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Jul 23, 2014 | Digestive Wellness, Weight Management
You probably know that fruit contains the natural sugar called fructose. But did you know that processed foods and sweetened beverages like soda often contain fructose in the form of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS)? In fact, HFCS is a huge contributor of fructose in...