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The sweet alternative offers many dental benefits by Susan Clark, RDHEF Although dental decay is largely preventable, it is still considered the most common chronic infectious disease of children ages 5-17....

If you are on a weight loss journey, then chances are you have heard people talk about calorie counting. Many people write a food diary so that they can keep...

Although not widely talked about, many Australians are considered to be 'hypoglycemic', which means that they have low blood sugar levels, and react to certain foods differently than others. Earlier this...

It could be successfully argued that there is no emotion more taxing than that of guilt. Sometimes a healthy dose of remorse is necessary, especially if you have made a...

Although Stevia has been around for centuries and has been extensively researched since the early 20th century, it’s only in the recent decades that Stevia has started to gain worldwide recognition.  Stevia’s rising popularity is...

According to a leading academic from the Australian National University (ANU), people with blood sugar levels in the high end of normal range could be at risk of developing dementia...

Although many people obsess about letting too much fat creep into their diet, the real culprit may actually be sugar. It's pretty easy to find a fat-free product but it...

When people hear the word 'blood sugar levels', chances are most tend to think of diabetes. This condition is widely publicised, yet it is not the only sugar-related health concern...

What is Xylitol? Xylitol is a naturally occurring sweetener which is alcohol based, low in calories and is an effective agent in cavity prevention.  First isolated by Emil Fischer in 1891,...

As we head into the first month of winter, away goes the light summer shirts and out comes the woollen coats and leather boots. We all change our clothing to...

Stevia has been around for centuries, but it’s only recently that it has gained much recognition as an alternative sweetener.  What is Stevia, and how do you use it? Stevia is...

When it's cold outside, sometimes a bowl of fruit and yogurt doesn't quite cut it.  In summer this may seem like the ideal way to start your day, but in...