Is Aspartame safe? Science says yes. Whether used in diet soda or your favorite sweet, Aspartame is safe and FDA approved. Popular myths such as Aspartame causes headaches, diabetes, weight gain, blindness and cancer, have all been debunked in this video… Continue reading
“Going Behind the Headlines: When Food and Facts Collide” is a free self-study module produced by the Calorie Control Council, an accredited provider of continuing professional education (CPE) for dietetic professionals by the Committee on Dietetic Registration. Mary Lee Chin MS, RD, former Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics spokesperson, developed the self-study module and quiz. … Continue reading
Yes. Studies have shown that foods and beverages sweetened with aspartame can be an effective “tool” as part of a weight management program. Aspartame, however, is not a drug and does not stimulate weight loss. It does help make possible good tasting low- or reduced-calorie foods and beverages for those who wish to control or … Continue reading
Health experts agree that eating well and being physically active are keys to a healthful lifestyle. To help people achieve a more healthful lifestyle, the U.S. government provides “Dietary Guidelines for Americans,” which encourages consumers to “Choose and prepare foods and beverages with little added sugars or caloric sweeteners.” The World Health Organization also recommends … Continue reading
Robyn Flipse, registered dietitian and author of “The Wedding Dress Diet” and “Fighting the Freshman Fifteen,” shares simple tips to avoid gaining weight during the stressful holiday season… Continue reading
You asked, and we answered. RD Robyn Flipse answers a few of the questions submitted to The Skinny on Low Cal’s “Ask an Expert”. 0:36 – Why are some food and beverage companies removing aspartame from their products? Does this mean it’s not safe? 1:30 – What is the best sugar substitute for people who … Continue reading
You are not alone. We all have had those days and weeks where we have great intentions to get everything checked off our to-do lists and have a family dinner at the kitchen table, but those intentions seemed to get waylaid often. We end up eating in the car between the kid’s activities and then … Continue reading
Robyn Flipse, MS. MA, RDN Consultant to the Calorie Control Council If you’ve stepped into an air-conditioned store to get out of the August heat, then you know retailers are all stocked up to help us get our children ready to go back to school. Everything from highlighters to hand sanitizer is on the shelves … Continue reading
Pregnancy can bring joy and happiness as mom welcomes a new baby into the world. For some women, though, pregnancy can also bring on gestational diabetes. Diabetes is a serious disease in which your body cannot properly control the amount of sugar, known as glucose, in your blood. (If you have diabetes and plan to … Continue reading
Do you have a sweet tooth? Beth Hubrich, RD explains in this video that quite a few people think that aspartame causes a sweet tooth but in reality, it doesn’t. Studies even show that breast milk has a tendency to be sweet. People just like the taste of sweetness… Continue reading