Weight Gain

Is Fake Sugar Making You Fat?

by in Dr. Scott Olson, Holistic Nutrition Tips, Kitchen Sink, Sugar, Sugar Substitutes, Weight Gain February 11, 2009

By Dr. Scott Olsen, author of “Sugarettes” How do artificial sweeteners cause obesity? When people first start to think about a sugar-free diet, they think they should reach for artificial sweeteners. This may not be the best idea. Here is the crux of the problem with artificial sweeteners: They don’t do what you want them […]

Corn Syrup, Is it Really Just Like Sugar?

by in Diabetes, Dr. Scott Olson, Guest Posts, High Blood Pressure, Holistic Nutrition Tips, Kitchen Sink, Sugar, Weight Gain January 30, 2009

The Corn Industry is spending massive amounts of advertising dollars trying to convince us that high-fructose-corn syrup is just as “good for you” as sugar. But does it really matter? Let’s talk to Dr. Scott Olsen about the differences between sugar and high-fructose-corn-syrup. In your medical opinion…what is worse: Sugar or high fructose corn syrup? […]

How Can I Get Enough Calories On the Anti-Inflammatory Diet?

by in Anti-Inflammatory, Kitchen Sink, Reader Questions, Weight Gain September 11, 2008

Question: I’ve started the “Anti-inflammatory Diet” because I’m in a LOT of pain all the time. It is to be expected because there is a family history of Rheumatoid Arthritis. I’m sure I’ve exacerbated it further with contact sports, and a 13 year career in roofing construction. That being said, I can’t stop working, obviously. […]

How Many Calories Do I Need a Day?

by in Diets, Holistic Nutrition Tips, Kitchen Sink, Sports Nutrition, Weight Gain, Weight Loss June 27, 2008

By Bonnie Pfiester, Fitness Trainer. The million dollar question: “How many calories should I eat?” Someone’s caloric allowance varies depending upon a person’s activity, weight and metabolism. One of the best places to start is by looking at the most popular brand name diets. Why do many brand named diets work? Brand name diets work […]