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04/20/2018 / By Zoey Sky

HIDDEN SUGAR DANGER: Breakfast blueberry muffins contain as much sugar as a can of Coke

You probably don’t think twice about reaching for a blueberry muffin when you want a snack because you believe it’s the healthier option compared to a cupcake. However, according to a report, a blueberry muffin may have the same amount of sugar as a can of soda. Based on the data from the report, blueberry […]

04/01/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Appetite-suppressing bread with fiber, protein, dried fruit can reduce calorie intake between meals

According to a team of researchers from the University of Granada (UGR), cereal-based bread can soon help individuals curb their appetite more effectively than other types of bread. The researchers, led by Professor Ángel Gil Hernández and Dr. María Dolores Mesa García at UGR’s Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II, collaborated with Puratos, a company that offers […]

02/27/2018 / By Zoey Sky

No sweets or juice on an empty stomach: Sugars, including fructose, harm the good bacteria in your gut in the absence of food

It looks like it’s better to wait until after you’ve eaten breakfast before you drink some orange juice. According to researchers, drinking fruit juice on an empty stomach “overwhelms the digestive system.” The results from a U.S. study implies that this can upset the “good bacteria” in your gut. The scientists have determined that fruit juice contains […]

01/28/2018 / By Janine Acero

Keeping your oatmeal interesting: Additions that will help keep your commitment to a healthy breakfast

Oats (Avena sativa) are whole grains that are commonly eaten for breakfast as oatmeal, which is made by boiling oats in water or milk. Oatmeal is also known as porridge. Oats are often included in the ingredients in making muffins, granola bars, cookies and other baked goods. Oats are among the most nutrient-rich foods you can eat. They […]

12/20/2017 / By Ralph Flores

Sugar isn’t the only problem with breakfast cereals; lack of nutritional value and pesticide toxins also harm health

Faced with increasing demands for healthier breakfast alternatives, the Kellog Company, the parent company for the Kellogg’s cereal brands, has announced that it will curb sugar content for its top three children’s cereals by between 20 to 40 percent starting next year. According to Oli Morton, managing director of Kellog’s U.K., the move is due to consumer […]

06/12/2017 / By Russel Davis

Is that late night snack putting you at risk for diabetes and heart disease?

A recent study conducted by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania revealed that snacking late at night may increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease. To carry out the study, the research team examined nine healthy-weight adults who were instructed to consume three meals and two snacks between 8:00 a.m. […]

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