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The Sweeter Things in Life: Micronutrients and Sugar

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Sugar consumption is talked about in nutritional education and health care discussions, but our society continues to consume massive amounts of this highly refined substance.  The primary concerns have been in weight control, and in those with normal or typical weight levels there is little concern about the quantity of sugar consumed on a daily basis.  Studies in the affect of sugar on the intake of micronutrients show that the levels of nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, zinc, B vitamins and vitamin C decrease with the higher intake of added sugar in the diet.

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September 9th, 2008 at 12:47 pm

Weighing in on Weight Loss

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We’ve all heard the recommendations of eating a healthy diet. “Plenty of fresh vegetables, lots of fiber, low carb, and low fat” are dietary directives commonly used these days. The problem is that the theory and the practice do not often meet – few of us can maintain a “proper diet” with our busy lives, processed foods, and the stimulants and depressants found in coffee, tea and alcoholic beverages. How to eat Superfoods– and get the nutrition you have been missing.

According to the Nutrition, Food and Exercise Sciences department at Florida State University, benefit was found for weight control and bone mineral density in postmenopausal Croatian women who included mineral waters, high fiber and magnesium in their intake. Urinary calcium was found with negative associations to hip and/or spine bone mineral density.