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Think about what you drink in a typical day. Are you taking in some extra calories through sweetened sodas, iced teas, coffees, juices, and energy and/or sports…

Making sense of sugar claims on the package Foods and drinks sometimes seem to almost talk to us from the store shelves. “Psst, watching your weight? Check…

Let’s face it. Many of us consume too much added sugar. On average, people ages 2 and older get about 12%–13% of their total daily calories from…

  Cut back on added sugars and calories with these tasty tips and tricks. Baking and Cooking Unsweetened applesauce or dried fruit, mashed banana, 100% fruit juice,…

Keep outside in mind for less stress Spending time in nature can help relieve stress and anxiety, improve your mood and boost feelings of happiness and well-being….

Caffeine has many metabolic effects. It: Stimulates the central nervous system. Releases free fatty acids from adipose (fatty) tissue. Affects the kidneys, increasing urination, which can lead…

Got a sweet tooth? Here’s the scoop on “low-calorie sweeteners.” Low-Calorie Sweeteners The American Heart Association labels zero- and reduced-energy food additives as low-calorie sweeteners (LCS). They…

Keeping tabs on how much sugar you’re consuming is an important part of a heart-healthy lifestyle, especially if you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes. The empty calories…

Getting healthy sleep is one of Life’s Essential 8™— key measures for improving and maintaining cardiovascular health, according to the American Heart Association. Better cardiovascular health helps…