Have you ever wondered how many grams of added sugar are in the food you’re eating? Would it change what you eat if you knew? A debate about this very idea, labeling added sugar on the Nutrition Facts Panel (NFP), is now heating up. A coalition consisting of the American Heart Association, Center for Science […]

Dear nameless restaurant, I found your muesli to be convenient and just the right portion.  It was exactly what I needed for an afternoon snack when I was running late and forgot to pack one.  I know muesli is full of whole grains and low in sugar – or at least it should be.  However, […]

A friend recently asked me to explain the difference between the various types of sweeteners available today.  Many kinds line the supermarket shelves: agave, turbinado, stevia, maple syrup, brown sugar, organic brown sugar, blue agave, honey…are you overwhelmed yet?  I am.  It seems that within the past few years, more types of sweeteners are available […]