While epigenetic adaptation has allowed us, as a species, to prosper under various climates and in various environments, activating dormant genes takes time. Therefore, it makes sense to refrain from immoderately embracing new foods unknown from us and our forebears. Bear in mind that migrant populations prove more likely than native ones to develop metabolic or weight disorders when eating…
- 2 October 2015
SOMETIMES, THERE IS HIDDEN SUGAR IN SAVORY FOODS.
While we all know that desserts, cakes and sweet carbonated drinks are very high in sugar, there also a few less obvious sources of hidden sugar: – Fat-free yogurt very often contains added fruit or flavorings. As a result, it may contain up to 20g of sugar (the equivalent of 5 teaspoons); – Readymade sauces also contain sugar (i.e. about 1…