Corn Syrup
What is Fructose Intolerance?
Fructose intolerance is a new disorder being diagnosed these days. It is a condition in which the body cannot properly digest fructose. Because it is present in many foods, it [...]
Undercover Sugar: 5 Sneaky Names Sugar Hides Behind
You probably already know that Americans eat too much sugar. The American Heart Association recommends that women consume less than 24 grams of added sugar per day and men less [...]
High Fructose Corn Syrup vs. Sugar: What’s The Difference?
Table sugar is relatively easy to understand. Also known as sucrose, It's sweet and granular, and can come from sugarcane or sugar beets. High fructose...
The Best Healthy Sweeteners
The Best Healthy Sweeteners Let's be honest...somethings in life are just meant to be enjoyed sweet: coffee, tea, baked goods, plain Greek yogurt,...
5 Ingredients You Never Want to See in Your Food
Here's a secret. A healthy diet isn't complex. It doesn't require punishing yourself with monthly cleanses or self-deprivation. Simply live by the rule "if you can't read it, don't eat [...]
3 Common Misunderstandings About Clean Eating
Clean eating can help athletes perform better. But it's not as easy as it sounds. Inexperience can often lead to mistakes, especially when foods claim to be healthy but in [...]
Fact or Myth: Is High Fructose Corn Syrup The Worst Sweetener of Them All?
Americans are pretty remarkable. We invented Facebook and Google, we put men on the moon and we have the best colleges and universities in the world. Yet many of us [...]
The Surprising Health Benefits of Maple Syrup
A pile of fluffy, golden pancakes is incomplete unless its drizzled with the rich sweetness of maple syrup. But something that heavenly cannot possibly be good for you, can it? [...]
Decoding a Nutrition Label
A food's nutrition label might seem like a maze of information. "Total fat," "serving size" and "dietary fiber"—what exactly do these terms mean? And how do they affect you as [...]
Nutrition Label Lowdown
Getting enough of the right fuel is tough to do for busy, developing athletes. But you can help yourself by knowing what to look for on food labels, which tell [...]
