Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in the United States. There are many risk factors that contribute to cardiovascular disease including high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, and obesity. Lifestyle changes and treatment of risk factors can help prevent and manage the disease. According to a recent study in Circulation, there has been increased […]

Tea is the second most popular beverage in the world after water. Tea has many benefits, which include antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Some studies have shown that tea may help with diabetes, heart disease, weight loss, cancer, cholesterol and mental alertness.There are many different types of tea, and there are different methods of preparing it. […]

Sugar alcohols are a common low calorie sweetener added to a range of different processed foods, such as chewing gum, sugar-free candy, and protein bars. Some common names of sugar alcohols are xylitol, lactilol, sorbitol, and mannitol. Sugar alcohols are not calorie free like most artificial sweeteners; they contain .2-2.7calories/gram. The benefits of sugar alcohols […]