Uses of Sweeteners
One packet of artificial sweetener is about 600 times sweeter to the taste than regular sugar, explains Natalie Castro, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida. She says it is good to reduce the amount of artificial sweeteners, because it can cause more cravings. On the other hand, she affirms sweeteners are very expensive. [vc_toggle…...
Read MoreLimiting Salt, Sugar and Fat
Eating healthy involves foods to increase, and foods to limit. Lucette Talamas, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, explains how many calories you should take from saturated fats and added sugars daily. Office of disease and Prevention recommends to limit through is first as food higher in saturated eats so these are well…...
Read MoreSugar & Triglycerides
The best recommendations of physicians is trying to eat things in the most natural form, says Dr. Jonathan Fialkow, Deputy Chief of Cardiology with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute. The expert explains triglyceride is a three carbon sugar, with a fat attached to each one. The step determines how much triglycerides the body makes. He…...
Read MoreArtificial Sweeteners vs. Sugar
The generic names of the artificial sweeteners are saccharin, aspartame, sucralose, and stevia. Natalie Castro, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, says if you are used to having regular sugar and you are going to switch to something like Splenda, it will be 600 times sweeter than sugar. She also points out some studies…...
Read MoreHealthy Sugar Substitutes
Stevia or natural sweeteners are better than artificial sweeteners. Unni Greene, Personal Trainer & Nutritionist with SoMi Fitness, says brown sugar, honey or agave are still sugar. Dr. Deborah Longwill, Dermatologist with Baptist Health South Florida, explains the effects of added sugar on the skin. Is there a way of getting that sugar sweetness…...
Read MoreBenefits of Eating Oatmeal
What is high-fat coffee? Carla Duenas, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, talks about this coffee made with coffee, butter, and coconut oil that is used in the ketogenic diet and its health benefits. Let's hide that coughing first of all hmm so this goes related to a trend now that's called the…...
Read MoreOvernight Oats: Recipe and Tips
Amy Kimberlain, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, explains the overnight oats are putting in a glass rolled oats, chia seeds, a little bit of peanut butter, cinnamon and a splash of vanilla with milk. The idea is to seal it up, put it in the refrigerator overnight and the next morning it is…...
Read MoreGame Day Party: Healthy Nutrition
Amy Kimberlain, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, talks about healthy nutrition during Game day party. She advises to plan a menu, not skipping meals, doing exercises and having a good tailgate party. The specialist says it's good to keep in mind that people should take a healthy eating, have a good game plan…...
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