Dexcom, a San Diego-based company responsible for creating one of the industry’s most innovative advancements in managing diabetes, just gained FDA approval for their new G6 series of test meters, with products expected to be available for purchase within the next month. The G6 blood sugar meter eliminates the need for finger pricks and is […]
Iconic drink manufacturer Capri-Sun implemented a new recipe for their signature beverage in response to recently-implemented government regulations targeting sugar. Capri-Sun’s new recipe substitutes the original sugar-laden treat with a blend of water, sugar, and steviol-glycosides to heavily reduce the sugar content of the drink. If you grew up as a 90’s kid, there’s no doubt […]
Zhou Nutrition has released a new salt supplement catered towards meeting the needs of the low-carb dieting crowd. As the dieting trend surges in popularity, supplements like this have been frequent additions to health and nutrition stores. While making significant cutbacks on your carb intake is the keystone of the ketogenic diet, the changes that […]
When it comes to nut butters, unwanted ingredients often slip inside. Nut butters can be loaded with added sugars, corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, excessive sodium, and artificial colors and flavors. When you’re on a ketogenic diet, you check labels to ensure that what goes into your body is healthy. The Ketogenic food company Perfect Keto just […]
If you are trying to lose weight, you probably already know that delicious and nutritious salads are easily customizable and great for helping you feel full without going over your calorie limits. Unfortunately, something that many dieters do not know is that their salads may have a secret sugar and carbohydrate bomb hiding within its […]
A new article published in the British Journal of Medicine has highlighted a new key component that has been long-ignored when it comes to effective management of life with diabetes: peer support. After discovering that a strong support network was what was missing in her life, researcher and diabetic Emma Cartwright from the University of […]
A lot has been written, including by us here on Tasteaholics, about the start of the Irish soda tax and its British forbearer. In both countries, the similarly scaled taxes have worked to convince soda manufacturers to lower sugar content in their products in order to avoid the price hike. Experts are convinced that this […]
The Silicon Valley is full of passionate people: Type A’s who thrive off a cutthroat environment. They work long work hours, answer emails in the middle of the night, and are under pressure to make as few mistakes as possible. This environment is stressful for anyone. CEO’s, tech investors, and some of the highest performers in […]
Shoppers who are frustrated with their local grocery center’s lack of low-sugar snacks might have a new favorite coming to their shelves soon. After partnering with General Mills, low-carb and non-dairy protein bar production company No Cow is looking to move into the snack market around the country. Packed with protein without the added sugar, […]
AG Barr, the producer of the popular line of UK soft drinks Irn-Bru, is seeing a sweet increase in market share after a new government levy on the sugar content of soft drinks. Following a massive makeover of the entire Irn-Bru line, AG Barr saw a whopping 3.6 percent increase in profits, with the Irn-Bru […]
If you are lucky enough to be born in a developed nation like the United States, Australia, or any one of the countries that make up Western Europe, it’s likely that you already understand the importance of a proper diet when it comes to staying healthy. However, in countries that have not yet developed a […]
Health experts across the globe have been scrambling to come up with a comprehensive explanation for the obesity epidemic that has grown over the course of the past several decades. While some pursue a moderate, uncontroversial approach to the subject, many believe they have identified one thing in particular around which public conceptions and even […]
Following the early success of Britain’s sugar tax, Ireland is next in line in the battle against Big Soda. The government’s new tax will come into effect on May 1st and increase the prices of soda and sugary drinks by a relatively large amount. Similar in design to its British counterpart, Ireland’s tax has already seen […]
