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Does Fructose Make You Fatter?

By Gina Jackson • Jul 25th, 2008 • Category: Nutrition

NYTimes July 2008 High-fructose corn syrup is a sweetener used in many processed foods ranging from sodas to baked goods. While the ingredient is cheaper and sweeter than regular sugar, new research suggests that it can also make you fatter.


Eating Vegetables for Fat Loss

By Gina Jackson • May 20th, 2008 • Category: Nutrition

Are you struggling with managing or maintaining your weight loss goals? Big hint here! Eat more vegetables! You can accomplish amazing things by eating complex carbs (READ vegetables) with your protein.