My local supermarket has started assigning foods with an ‘ANDI’ score. What does that mean, and should I avoid foods with a low ANDI value? The ANDI score—which stands for Aggregate Nutrient Density Index– is a food rating system developed … Read More
Do non-caloric sugar substitutes promote weight gain? Non-caloric sugar substitutes that flavor diet sodas and reduced-calorie foods—like saccharin, aspartame, sucralose and stevia—are the subject of intense, ongoing debate. Critics point to trends of increasing consumption of these sweeteners that mirror … Read More
I follow a very low fat diet, but my doctor just told me that my blood triglycerides were high anyway. How could this possibly be? Good Question. Triglycerides are the most common form of dietary fat, and they’re the form … Read More
