Do you really have a sweet tooth?

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A common question I’ve been hearing during our 10 Pound Challenge is “how can I control my sweet tooth?” While it’s true that some people are less sensitive to sweet tastes than others (and hence require more sugar to achieve the same level of sweetness), the problem isn’t that you have a sweet tooth, it’s that sugar causes you to want more of it. Find out why.

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Eat the fat, lose the sugar

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We’ve been getting a lot of questions during the 10 Pound Challenge about whether saturated fat increases the risk of heart disease or not. New research answered this question pretty succinctly and gives some solid advice on what you should or shouldn’t be eating.

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NY Times: Coca-Cola Funds Obesity Science

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More and more, people are beginning to understand that sugary beverages significantly contribute to obesity and diabetes. City governments are moving to tax sugary beverages and sales are slipping. It’s similar to the backlash leveled against the cigarette industry, and just like Phillip Morris and RJR Nabisco, these embattled companies have decided to fund their own scientific research to inject confusion into the discussion. The New York Times has just published an article detailing Coca Cola’s efforts to twist the discussion to their benefit.

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