For regular readers of Rantings, it should come as no surprise that I am vehemently opposed to all forms of artificial sweeteners. Period. No exceptions. The evidence is clearly not in support of the use of artificial sweeteners. Many have tried to argue that “it’s just a little.” That argument falls flat on its face. It […]
I would hope that even the most naive of us do not think that pharmaceutical companies have the patient’s best interest in mind. Drug companies are large companies with the goal of making money for its principles and shareholders. Any benefit to the patient is usually secondary. History has presented us with many examples of […]
We all like to have the latest and greatest new stuff. IPhone 27, IPad 9, Prius, 3D TV. Far too often, this new technology is very expensive and has a tendency to break down. But despite these shortcomings, you need to admit it–buying the latest stuff is built into our DNA. But do you want your doctor to have this […]
Obviously, the most powerful tools to manage diabetes are diet, exercise and avoiding toxins in our environment. In addition to these, there are certain natural compounds that can be powerful advocates in the battle against diabetes. To understand the progression to diabetes we first need to understand that the beta cells of the pancreas are […]
Mastication of almonds: effects of lipid bioaccessibility, appetite, and hormone response Gosh I love this one. Can you imagine a room full of researchers just watching people chew?? But seriously, the implications of this one are huge. The mere act of chewing more, no change in the food or quantity you’re eating, increases the production […]
