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Are Monk Fruit Sweeteners Really Natural?

Posted June 29, 2015 • 00:06:41

Monk fruit, alternately marketed as "lo han sweetener,"is all the rage lately--but are food manufacturers taking advantage of this little fruit's big...

Are Trans-Fats Gone For Good?

Posted June 22, 2015 • 00:09:29

On June 16th, 2015 the FDA announced approval of a ban on trans-fats.Â But what does that really mean, and will there be any exceptions for food...

Vitamin U for Digestive Health

Posted June 8, 2015 • 00:06:37

Did you know there is a powerful vitamin that can heal acid reflux and other gastrointestinal disorders. Tune in this week to find out what's up with...

Got Miracle Juice?

Posted June 1, 2015 • 00:07:59

A daily dose of carrot juice does a lot more than just keep eyesight sharp. Tune in this week to find out why carrot juice is often called the "miracle...

Almonds are Not a High Fat Food After All

Posted May 25, 2015 • 00:05:51

Scientists are starting to discover that the standard way of measuring calories, established over a century ago, is not accurate when it comes to foods...