Category Archives: Interesting Facts

Isomalto-oligosaccharides (IMO) in “sugar-free” syrups – New study: raise blood sugar levels almost as fast as dextrose!

If something sounds almost too good to be true, then … well, unfortunately, it turns [...]

The secret to reading nutrition information panels – part 5: how to use the right knowledge for weight loss

Before moving on to the main topic of this article – how to use the right [...]

The secret to reading nutrition information panels – part 4: lab report – carbohydrates

Net carbs, sugar, dietary fiber, sugar alcohols, starch … what, where, how? What’s the difference [...]

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The secret to reading nutrition information panels – part 3: lab report – calories – and why they DO matter!

Is there really any sense in counting calories? In the last two parts (part 1 [...]

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The secret to reading nutrition information panels – Part 2: lab report – fat content

In the last part of this series, we’ve learned that there are different types of [...]

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The secret to reading nutrition information panels – Part 1: The Big X

Who is not familiar with the small, seemingly unspectacular label on the back of food [...]

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Sweeteners in Dr. Almond products? Don’t panic!

Dr. Almond stands for quality and taste. High-quality raw materials, selected and tested with care, [...]

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The myth of the bad sweetener – and what’s really behind it

There’s hardly a topic right now that causes greater uncertainty and produces more misinformation in [...]

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Low-carb AND gluten-free! The key to a healthy diet?

One thing is for sure – Our food is making us sick! More and more [...]