Sugar Substitutes

Sugar Substitutes

May 8, 2023 | Health, Nutrition, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes

Aspartame and saccharin and sucralose, oh my! With so many “zero sugar” options marketed as healthier options, what’s a person to do?! First things first. Portion control and moderation. Too much sugar isn’t good, nor is too much sugar substitute. And as always, get...
Why I Like and Use Thorne Supplements

Why I Like and Use Thorne Supplements

Apr 4, 2023 | Nutrition

by Dr. Dana Stallings I have never been a vitamin girl. I’ve been told to take vitamins many times over the years, but never listened. That’s because I went to the drug store, bought the cheapest option on the shelf (that mess is expensive!), and noted exactly zero...
Hidden Sugars

Hidden Sugars

Apr 19, 2022 | Nutrition, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes

What do agave nectar, barley malt, cane crystals, corn sweetener, corn syrup, dextrose, evaporated cane juice, fructose, fruit juice concentrate, honey, maltodextrin, maltose, maple syrup, molasses and sucrose have in common?  They all translate to “sugar.” Consumers...