January is usually filled with optimism. But this year, not so much. No, I’m not talking about politics, but I am talking about a new perspective recently…
Sweeteners
Making Sense of Sugars: Fruit in All Forms [INFOGRAPHIC]
A healthy eating style focuses on overall diet quality, proper portion sizes and can include added sugars within recommended amounts. Eating fruit is an important part of…
Are Natural Sugars Really Healthier Than White Sugar?
Ever hear that natural sugars are better for you? Or that they have vitamins and minerals, so they’re healthier? There’s a lot of misinformation about natural sugars,…
“The Case Against Sugar” Is a Weak One
If you came across a book or article about diet and nutrition called “You’re Doing Everything Right,” you probably wouldn’t read it, would you? Sadly, when it…
The Top FACTS Blogs of 2016
This year, the FACTS network had a lot of health advice to debunk and poor studies to evaluate. While we had over 50 blog posts on common…
A Guide to Making Sense of Sugars
Click Here to Download the Fact Sheet Few topics in nutrition have received more attention in recent years than sugars and added sugars. The role of sugars…
Fast Take: Added Sugars Consumption for Children
Few topics in nutrition get more attention these days than added sugars. As much or more than any other dietary component or lifestyle factor, sugars have been…
Fast Take: Can Low-Calorie Sweeteners Increase Your Appetite?
Let’s make sure to keep perspective on what one recent finding may report versus the totality of science supporting low-calorie sweeteners.
News Bite: Low-Calorie Sweeteners: A Sweet Solution to Lowering Your Calorie Intake?
Imagine sitting down for breakfast at a diner on a lazy Sunday morning. Sounds relaxing, right? Sure, until you are faced with the decision of what kind…
