Fructose Leads to Weight Gain, Physical Inactivity, and Body Fat

Fructose Leads to Weight Gain, Physical Inactivity, and Body Fat Fructose, a simple carbohydrate created from fruits and vegetables, can be found in the majority of our soft drinks and processed baked goods, mainly desserts. The increased use in our diets has made it that fructose accounts for 10 percent of our caloric intake for people living in America and between 15 to 23 percent for adolescent males. Fructose causes...

Cranberry Juice Could Decrease Heart Disease and Diabetes Risk

Cranberry Juice Could Decrease Heart Disease and Diabetes Risk How much do you like cranberry juice? You may like it a little more after a recent study conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) concluded that cranberry juice could possibly reduce your risk of heart disease and diabetes. In the interest of full disclosure, this study was funded by Ocean Spray, a staple in the cranberry juice...