sugar Archives - Dr. Michelle Yagoda - NYC Facial Plastic Surgeon /tag/sugar/ Wed, 27 Sep 2023 18:05:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.8 Xylitol in sugar free gum prevents cavities /health-and-wellness/xylitol-in-sugar-free-gum-prevents-cavities/ /health-and-wellness/xylitol-in-sugar-free-gum-prevents-cavities/#respond Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:15:50 +0000 http://dryagoda.com/blog/?p=583 Myth or Medical Miracle? Myth! Many popular brands of sugar free gum contain the natural sweetener, xylitol, which is known to fight the bacteria that causes cavities. Although there is evidence that sugar-free gum helps prevent cavities, additives such as xylitol are not responsible, according to a recent study. Interestingly, researchers found that the act … Continue reading Xylitol in sugar free gum prevents cavities →

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Myth or Medical Miracle?

Myth! Many popular brands of sugar free gum contain the natural sweetener, xylitol, which is known to fight the bacteria that causes cavities. Although there is evidence that sugar-free gum helps prevent cavities, additives such as xylitol are not responsible, according to a recent study. Interestingly, researchers found that the act of chewing gum is what reduces cavities, perhaps by increasing the secretion of saliva. But, don’t grab for the sugar-laden gum-the sugar still causes tooth-decay and no amount of chewing can deny that!

A recentNew York Times article talked about their surprising findings!

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]]> /health-and-wellness/xylitol-in-sugar-free-gum-prevents-cavities/feed/ 0 Are you a “less is more” or “more is more” person? /health-and-wellness/are-you-a-less-is-more-or-more-is-more-person/ /health-and-wellness/are-you-a-less-is-more-or-more-is-more-person/#respond Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:07:15 +0000 http://dryagoda.com/blog/?p=555 Sugar-sweetened beverages may be the number one cause of adult-onset diabetes. Do you think ‘gallon-sized $1 drinks’ give you more or less for your money? How does a diet that includes sugary drinks affect your overall health? How does a diet that includes sugary drinks affect your overall health?  Read this New York Times article … Continue reading Are you a “less is more” or “more is more” person? →

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]]> /health-and-wellness/are-you-a-less-is-more-or-more-is-more-person/feed/ 0 What “sugar” color are you? /health-and-wellness/what-sugar-color-are-you/ /health-and-wellness/what-sugar-color-are-you/#respond Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:33:53 +0000 http://dryagoda.com/blog/?p=471 Is your favorite white, blue, pink, yellow, or green? Have you ever wondered if any of these artificial sweeteners are dangerous or if one is safer than another? Read this New York Times article explaining the pros and cons of your “color”.

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