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What To Know About Artificial Sweeteners
In the last few months there have been new insight into the safety and efficacy of artificial sweeteners. In March, the journal Nature published and associaltion between cardiovascular risk and erythritol consumption. In May, the World Health Organization (WHO) advised that artificial sweeteners should not be used for weight loss. This month WHO released a […]
Do You Need Electrolyte Beverages
As we head into summer, hydration is something to keep top of mind as dehydration becomes more of an issue. Everwhere you turn, there are advertisements for electolyte powders and pre workout drinks to “keep you hydrated”. But are they worth it or necessary? Elecrtolytes are minerals, sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, magnesium, bicarbonates and phosphate […]