Do Artificial Sweeteners Reduce Calorie Intake?

Does that ‘diet’ soda really help? A recent study released by the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Diabetes Association (ADA)  on the role of nonnutritive sweeteners (NNS) and sugar intake indicates artificial sweeteners have a limited impact on sugar intake and could lead to consuming more calories per day. Really? Yes, it turns out…

Working Moms Healthier?

Does a paycheck make mom more healthy? In reaction to preliminary findings presented at the American Sociological Association annual meeting in Denver this weekend, several news sources have published article proclaiming working moms to be more healthy than moms who stay home with their children.  Read the Everyday Health Article here. “Work is good for…

Are Protein Shakes a Good Idea?

Is a protein shake good for you? Well, that depends… What are you trying to achieve? If you are trying to increase muscle mass and are working out, yes a protein shake could be helpful. If you are trying to lose weight, a protein shake can be useful only if you replace other calories with…