Maria Boyuk FNTPFeb 8, 20192 minA Case for Conviction and Hope: Epigenetics Part 1The nutritional choices that I make for my lifestyle not only impact the expression of my genes, but in turn lay the foundation of...
Maria Boyuk FNTPJul 23, 20183 minHow Sweet is the Sweet? FruitFor our final article within this series, I want to highlight the sweetener which is my personal favorite: fruit! I am not talking about...
Maria Boyuk FNTPJul 17, 20182 minHow Sweet is the Sweet? Artificial SweetenersAny sweetener that delivers a sweet taste without a significant caloric or energy increase is termed a “sugar substitute”. We have looked...
Maria Boyuk FNTPJul 9, 20182 minHow Sweet is the Sweet? Sugar AlcoholsThe newest sweeteners of our study thus far, sugar alcohols, are another substitute for refined sugar. Sorbitol, erythritol, and xylitol...