Is Drinking Soda the “New” Smoking?

More than one third of American adults and 17% of children are obese, according to data from the CDC. Non-Hispanic blacks have the highest rates of obesity (almost 48%) followed by Hispanics (42.5%). One of the major causes of this epidemic? High fructose corn syrup and sugar-laden beverages. As a new election year came and … Continue reading Is Drinking Soda the “New” Smoking?

Count Nutrients NOT Calories

Since the dawn of time, most people are led to believe that all calories are created equal. We have been taught that weight loss and weight gain are strictly a matter of “calories in” versus “calories out.” However that really isn’t the case…….. Science Lesson Time!! Let’s start with the basics. What really IS a calorie?? … Continue reading Count Nutrients NOT Calories