Is allulose a healthy sugar substitute?
If you’ve been looking to cut back on added sugar, you may have heard of a sugar substitute called allulose.
Allulose has been promoted as being lower in calories and better tasting than other sweeteners. But where does allulose come from? And is it safe?
Read on to learn what you should know about allulose....
Do GMOs cause cancer?
If you munch on corn for dinner, cook with canola oil or eat cereal for breakfast, chances are you’re taking in a genetically modified organism...
Does sugar cause cancer?
Does sugar cause cancer?
As a senior research dietitian at MD Anderson, I hear this question a lot. So, let’s look at the evidence...
Diet soda and cancer risk: What you should know
Diet soda has few, if any, calories. So, you may think it’s a healthier, waist-shrinking alternative to regular soda. But that’s not the case.
Research shows that people who drink diet beverages consume significantly more calories from food than people who drink sugar-sweetened beverages, like regular soda. These extra food calories can add up to a higher number on your bathroom scale. And people with obesity or higher weights...
Prebiotics versus probiotics: What’s the difference?
Prebiotics and probiotics sound similar, but these nutrients benefit your gut health in different ways.
Here, I answer common prebiotic...