The Buzz...

Healthier_Me

If you're one of those stevia-lovers, you'll be happy to know that both Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are planning to put out a slew of beverages featuring the natural sweetener over the next few years. Some people think stevia is the next big (and safe) thing in no-calorie sweeteners, while others think it's bitter (and aren't convinced it's safe). Either way, you'll be seeing a lot of it VERY soon...

***Yogurt Alert! Remember when the folks at Dannon turned their yummy 80-calorie Light & Fit yogurt into thin, watery, less-good 60-calorie stuff? Well, they've come to their senses and added some flavor, texture (and those calories!) back into it. Look for the new containers with the words "Great New Taste!" on them at your local market.

***Recent resear ch shows that adding spices to your diet may decrease the effects of high blood sugar, like tissue damage and inflammation. Spices are a virtually calorie-free way to flavor your food, so GET SPICE-HAPPY (even if you don't have high blood sugar)!

***Good news... people are starting to pay more attention to food labels. Apparently, 65% of Americans say they are noticing and reading labels more often than they were two years ago. Oddly, only 48% of us are consistently reading calorie counts. Keep checking those labels -- and remind your friends to do it, too! That's all we've got. HG out!

Healthier_Me

If you're one of those stevia-lovers, you'll be happy to know that both Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are planning to put out a slew of beverages featuring the natural sweetener over the next few years. Some people think stevia is the next big (and safe) thing in no-calorie sweeteners, while others think it's bitter (and aren't convinced it's safe). Either way, you'll be seeing a lot of it VERY soon...

***Yogurt Alert! Remember when the folks at Dannon turned their yummy 80-calorie Light & Fit yogurt into thin, watery, less-good 60-calorie stuff? Well, they've come to their senses and added some flavor, texture (and those calories!) back into it. Look for the new containers with the words "Great New Taste!" on them at your local market.

***Recent resear ch shows that adding spices to your diet may decrease the effects of high blood sugar, like tissue damage and inflammation. Spices are a virtually calorie-free way to flavor your food, so GET SPICE-HAPPY (even if you don't have high blood sugar)!

***Good news... people are starting to pay more attention to food labels. Apparently, 65% of Americans say they are noticing and reading labels more often than they were two years ago. Oddly, only 48% of us are consistently reading calorie counts. Keep checking those labels -- and remind your friends to do it, too! That's all we've got. HG out!