Did You Know?

A 2013 study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that sugar can increase your risk for heart disease by affecting the pumping action of the heart.
Sugar has been linked to cancer and cancer production, as cancer cells feed off of sugar.
A 2012 study published in Nature found that fructose and glucose, when consumed in excess, can have a toxic effect on the liver.
Excess sugar consumption has been linked to memory decline and overall decline in cognitive health.
Sugar has many aliases, including fructose, glucose, sucrose, anything “syrup,” agave, high-fructose corn syrup, barley malt, maltodextrin and molasses.
The thyroid gland is located at the base of neck, in the front. It is the largest gland in the endocrine system.
Thyroid hormones (known as T3 and T4) are responsible for how you metabolize food, weight loss and/or gain, sleep patterns and your energy.
Risk factors for thyroid disease include family history, type 1 diabetes, increased age, stress, previous thyroid surgery and/or Down’s or Turner’s syndrome.
Both iodine and selenium nourish your thyroid gland.
Nearly 11 percent of the population suffers from hypothyroidism, a decreased level of thyroid hormones.