What Causes Obesity?
February 14, 2011 by Kathleen
Filed under Products that make you fat
You or someone you know may be struggling with obesity. It affects one in three adults in the United States, and is increasing in every country. Many consider the rise in obesity an epidemic. Along with weight gain, obesity brings with it a whole host of health problems. These problems range from depression and poor [...]
High-fructose corn syrup: What are the concerns?
July 29, 2010 by Kathleen
Filed under High Fructose Corn Syrup
High-fructose corn syrup seems to be a common ingredient in many foods. What are the concerns about high-fructose corn syrup? Answer from Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D. High-fructose corn syrup is a common sweetener and preservative. High-fructose corn syrup is made by changing the sugar (glucose) in cornstarch to fructose — another form of sugar. The [...]
