Aspartame

ASPARTAME WHAT IS ASPARTAME? Aspartame is an artificial sweetener which is added to food, drinks and medicines to provide sweetness without calories. It can be found in sugar free gum, diet drinks, light yogurt, sugar free jello, and even some cough medicines. It has...

No Fad Diets

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: NO FAD DIETS As each New Year begins, advertisements also begin for fad diets promising quick weight loss. However, these quick fixes are likely not sustainable, and may cut out important food groups that we need for our overall health and...

Fats In Our Diet

FATS IN OUR DIET Fats occur naturally in some foods, and are necessary nutrients in our diet. Fats help our nerves work and deliver nutrients throughout our body. However, fats are high in calories which can lead to weight gain. Also, some types of fat are not...

Alcohol

ALCOHOL Alcohol is found in beer, wine, and liquor. It is made when yeast breaks down (ferments) the sugars in grains, fruits, and vegetables: Wine is made from the breakdown of sugar in grapes; vodka is made from the breakdown of sugar in potatoes. HOW MUCH SHOULD...