Is Your Artificial Sweetener Making You Fat?

A new study published by the Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health suggests that consuming Splenda causes weight gain and decreases health intestinal flora.

A Great Reason to Drink Cocoa

"A new study from the Yale School of Medicine found that people who sipped 2 cups of sugar-free cocoa daily improved blood flow by 5% and cut their blood pressure by 3-4 points, which can lower their cardiovascular disease risk. Skip packets with added sugar; the sweetener raises insulin and restricts blood flow, say researchers, limiting the benefits you'd get from the antioxidants in cocoa."



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A Good Reason to Avoid Energy Drinks

A study by the journal General Dentistry found that "energy drinks are far more likely to erode tooth enamel than regular and diet sodas, coffee blends, and sports drinks." Energy drinks have a low pH (meaning they are acidic) and contain sugars, acids, and sodium citrates. These ingredients make it harder for saliva to restore the correct pH balance. Raymond Martin, D.D.S., spokesman for the Academy of General Dentistry, recommends sipping these types of drinks through a straw to minimize the damage. After drinking energy drinks, swish with water to wash away any residue.