Tag: Artificial Sweetener

If you are trying to be more mindful of the foods you are eating, it is important that you look deeper than just the...

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Refined carbs are the bad carbs that do you a lot of harm and very little good. These are foods that are processed and refined so much that all the nutrients, minerals, and fibers are removed. Understand what refined carbs are and figure out how much of a part they play in your diet. Takes steps to eat the right carbs and avoid the bad ones by avoiding sugar, snacking healthily, and more.

Food cravings are fueled by emotion, stress, or simply not eating a satisfying meal. Avoid artificial sweeteners because they won’t meet your sugar cravings, and only make you want more. Eat fiber and protein to increase fullness and satiety. Drink water, because dehydration often shows up as hunger. Never skip meals because you’ll just feel ravenous later on, and be sure to manage stress and get enough sleep. Otherwise, the hunger hormone ghrelin will spike up.

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Avoiding added sugar is a no-brainer, but what about sugar in healthy foods? The fructose in fruits seems off-putting, but it's fine to eat 1 ½ to 2 cups of fruit each day. It has fiber, which will actually regulate blood sugar. Eating dark chocolate twice a week offers health benefits, while using honey in moderation is a natural way to sweeten food. Flavored and non-fat yogurt has added sugar so choose low or full-fat.

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Artificial sweeteners have been around for a few years now, helping you pamper your sweet tooth. If you have diabetes, then these artificial sweeteners let you eat sweet dishes without the guilt of raising your sugar levels. A popular diet myth is that switching to artificial low-calorie sweeteners will keep the extra pounds away. The truth is that while you save 30 odd calories for every cuppa sweetened with artificial sweeteners instead of sugar, your body feels cheated of the sugar fix the artificial sweeteners promise and you can end up gaining weight craving for more. 

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Dieting is the best way to beat inflammation. Skip added sugar, an ingredient that increases pro-inflammatory cytokines. Remember, artificial sweeteners aren’t any better, as the gut gets inflamed. These can be in store-bought condiments! So, instead, make your own dishes or look for versions without added sugar and salt. Other foods that promote inflammation include refined starches and red meat. For anti-inflammatory benefits, eat whole grains, fruits, veggies, and omega-3 fats.

Foods that cause weight gain include gluten, soy, processed fast foods, sugar & artificial sweeteners, and trans-fats. These foods can sabotage your health and trigger inflammation in the body. You should also try to limit the intake of saturated fats found in meat, butter, cheese, and animal-based products. Though they contain a high HDL which is good, unlimited consumption can raise the LDL, the bad cholesterol levels. This can lead to obesity, inflammation and can increase the risk of heart disease.

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An increasing number of Americans are including artificial sweeteners in their food and beverages on a regular basis. Scientific studies have revealed that not all sugar substitutes are safe for human consumption though. Sweeteners like sucralose and aspartame can cause a lot of metabolic disorders in the long run. High fructose corn syrup should be used with discretion. It's best to go for natural sweeteners like honey and maple syrup.

Cravings can dampen a wellness routine, so eat lots of fiber and protein. These nutrients increase satiety and reduce hunger. Before reaching for food, try drinking water. Dehydration sometimes shows up as hunger. Have a sweet tooth? Limit artificial sweeteners, which can actually worsen sugar cravings. Eat naturally sweet foods like banana ice cream. Make it a priority to meditate, exercise, and get enough sleep.