“Functional beverages” are popular among health-conscious consumers these days.1 They’re a category of mass-produced drinks that, aside from being tasty, have supposed health benefits. One of the biggest companies in this market is Poppi, which claims that their products can benefit gut health. However, one discerning shopper was able to see through the misleading advertisements… Read More »
People with diabetes often switch to sugar-free products if they want to indulge a craving. Based on that concept, switching to drinking Diet Coke might seem like the best choice. However, diabetics need to consider certain things before trying diet sodas. Diet Coke contains two sweeteners: aspartame and acesulfame-K, also known as acesulfame potassium. Diet… Read More »
The stomach, gallbladder, and pancreas work together as a team to perform the majority of the digestion of food. Doctors believe that bloating is usually the result of an intestinal disorder, such as irritable bowel syndrome IBS. Also, as people age, their enzyme levels decrease. Rice is the only starch that does not cause gas.… Read More »
The Goods. This should be part of a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity. And one of those is that it triggers satiety — a sense of fullness or satisfaction. Insulin, secreted by the pancreas, is how the human body stores sugar. The research in this area is inconsistent at best. Can soda is… Read More »