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Jun132018 by adminNo Comments

Toddlers consuming too much added sugar, study finds

Toddlers in America are eating too much added sugar, and the problem only gets worse as they get older, a new study conducted by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control found. Extra sugar consumption has been linked to high levels of obesity, cavities, asthma, and risk factors for heart disease later in life. It's also been associated with higher cholesterol levels and elevated blood pressure. Added sugar is especially bad for children, as it sets diet preferences that could lead them to make poor nutritional choices later in life. The American Heart Association already recommends that children under the age of 2 avoid food with added sugars, including ready-to-eat cereals, baked goods, desserts, sugary drinks, yogurt, and candy. But researchers at the CDC found that some parents...

May22018 by adminNo Comments

German receiver Bohringer added to Bengals' roster

Sports

Cincinnati is one of eight NFL teams that will carry an additional overseas player on its offseason roster as part of the International Player Pathway program, the league announced Tuesday. Moritz Bohringer, a 6-foot-4, 227-pounder receiver/tight end, a first-year player, has been added to the Bengals' roster. In 2016, Bohringer became the first player to be drafted by an NFL team directly from Europe, when he was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round. He spent the entire 2016 season on the Vikings' practice squad, and he was later waived on final cuts prior to the 2017 season.The Aalen, Germany, native did not play in the NFL last season The International Player Pathway program, instituted in 2017, aims to provide international athletes the opportunity to compete at the NFL...

May12018 by adminNo Comments

6 Surprising Foods That Pack a Day's Worth of Added Sugar

Health

You know that soda and candy are serious sugar bombs. And that added sugar hides in countless sneaky places. But did you know that you could max out your daily recommended limit with just a blueberry muffin, or a yogurt and fruit parfait? Yep, the American Heart Association recommends that women consume no more than six teaspoons, or 24 grams, of added sugar per day—and the six foods below can easily pack that much and more. Learn how to decode their nutrition labels, plus tips for choosing right-sized portions and less-sweet alternatives.If you're ready to cut way back on the sweet stuff, sign up for our 14-Day Sugar Detox! The challenge kicks off Monday.LemonadeSome of my clients think drinking lemonade is good for them, since lemons are full of vi

Feb252018 by adminNo Comments

6 Sneaky Ingredients That Are Really Just Added Sugar

Health

Brown rice syrup, we're onto you. Trying to cut back on added sugar? It may require a little more sleuthing than you think. That's because the sweet stuff is hiding in countless foods (from soup to tomato sauce!) under sly aliases like "brown rice syrup" and "evaporated cane juice." But with some basic knowledge of food label lingo, you can start picking out those sneaky ingredients—and slashing your daily intake. From now on, whenever you pick up a packaged product, turn it over and scan the label for any of the code words below. While some of the sweeteners are slightly better for you than others (hi, molasses), at the end of the day, they all count as added sugar.Coconut sugar and date sugarThese terms often pop up on the labels o

Jun122017 by adminNo Comments

Depp and Gallagher added to Glastonbury line-up

Entertainment

Johnny Depp, Liam Gallagher and an American astronaut have been added to this year's Glastonbury line-up. Depp will be the guest of honour at a new drive-in movie area called Cineramageddon, while Gallagher will sing on The Other Stage.Mike Massimino, a NASA astronaut and engineer, will give a talk at the festival. It is the first time an astronaut has appeared at Glastonbury.Image:Gallagher will sing on The Other StageDepp will introduce his favourite film choices which will be screened throughout the night on 22 June and will discuss his selections with director Julien Temple.The Pirates Of The Caribbean star's film choices include Withnail and I, of which Depp says: "No film has ever made me laugh more, or filled me with so much joy and dread."Image:Mike Massimino pictured in space in 2...