BMI vs. Waist-Hip Ratio
For a while now, there has been much talk about obesity. The rise in obesity and its associated health risks is one of the fastest growing concerns that affect everyone in every stage of life. But what is obesity? What does it mean to be obese, or overweight? What is the difference? Read more...

Diabetes Update: Is Your Weight Putting You At Risk?
You have probably heard that obesity can lead to a number of health complications. However, what you may not know is that obesity is the most significant risk factor for the development of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). NIDDM, also referred to as type 2 diabetes or adult-onset diabetes, is five times more common among obese people. Read more...

Common Sweeteners in Reduced Carb Products
You may have noticed some unfamiliar ingredients, such as Maltitol, appearing in the ingredient list of many lower carb products. Long used in Europe, Maltitol is one of the more popular low-calorie sugar substitutes called sugar alcohols, all of which vary in their calories and level of sweetness. Other common ones are sorbitol, mannitol and xylitol. Read more...