Robert H. Lustig, MD, UCSF Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology, explores the damage caused by sugary foods. He argues that fructose (too much) and fiber (not enough) appear to be cornerstones of the obesity epidemic through their effects on insulin.
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Dangers of Splenda
(Source: Food Renegade)
There’s one sweetener out there that’s marketed as a “natural” alternative to sugar which is anything but — Splenda. Also known as “sucralose” this aberration of chemical engineering is an experimental insecticide turned sweetener. I kid you not.
Why Common Foods May Hurt Your Health
For every 100 people in the U.S. who have celiac disease, only three have been diagnosed. Dr. Jon LaPook talks with an expert about what the disease is and who should be tested.
David Garrard and Centocor
As Part of the “In the Zone for Crohn’s” Campaign Centocor, Inc. Will Donate $10,000 for Each Touchdown Garrard Scores in 2008 to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA). More info can be found at www.crohnsinthezone.com