Is WHO Right About Stevia and Other Non-Nutritive Sweeteners?

sugars and other non-nutritive sweeteners and sugar alternatives

The World Health Organization advises not to use non-nutritive sweeteners for weight control. Specifically, their statement says: Non-Sugar sweeteners should not be used nor expected to assist in weight loss. In fact clinical studies link their use to actually increased risk of new-onset obesity, cardiovascular disease, mortality and preterm labor according to the World Health…

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Erythritol: Healthy or Increased Risk of Heart Attacks?

bowl of erythritol on table

Does Erythritol increase heart attacks? If you read the headlines lately, you’re probably thinking – yes! I’ve seen the natural sweetener erythritol recently linked to increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular death. I knew immediately, we’d have a flurry of comments and concerns around this popular, calorie-free sweetener. Many health foods, protein drinks,…

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The Powerful Weight Loss Benefits of Tea

One of the most common health problems today is obesity. It has become difficult to keep a healthy diet since most of us are overexposed every day to cheap fast food chains and meals that just get bigger and bigger (and never healthier). Trying to find solutions is now a priority for many people concerned…

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