We measure NNS sweetness by comparing the substances with a sucrose solution of 30 grams per liter, the lowest detectable concentration level for our taste buds.... Read More
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Breast Cancer and Diet
Soy isoflavone intake may lower breast cancer risk for pre-and post-menopausal women in Asian countries. However, for women in Western countries, pre- or post-menopausal, there is no evidence of an association between soy isoflavone intake and breast cancer.... Read More
Tea and Diabetes Risk
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, representing over nine out of 10 cases of diabetes. The body cannot use insulin well with type 2 diabetes, making it challenging to keep blood sugar at normal levels.... Read More
Fructose and Your Health
Soft drinks represent 16 percent of overall sugar intake; fruit drinks five percent, sports and energy drinks two percent, and other sources one percent.... Read More
Drop Your Diabetes Risk
Did you know that approximately one in 10 Americans have diabetes, with about 95 percent of these cases of type 2 diabetes? ... Read More
Calcium and Bone Health
For those not at high risk for fractures, I would not take calcium with the expectation that I would prevent bone fractures. ... Read More