Not all sugars are equally bad for us, say scientists from California State University, US. They claim that daily consumption of fructose is unhealthier than the consumption of the same amount of glucose. Full story

Oh, how hard it is to resist the holiday dinner table temptations! What can we do to prevent the usual weight gain over the winter holidays? "It is OK to do it once a year", this is the thought that comes across the minds of those, who watch their figure, but decide to take a break for the holidays period. However, trust me, this "once a year" will definitely stay on your waist; plus, it will be much harder to lose those extra pounds. Here are some advices for those who want to try and avoid gaining weight during the winter holidays. Full story

It's no secret sweets are fattening and damage our teeth. In fact, eating lots of sugar is both bad for our looks and health. Here are two ways how you can control your blood sugar level. The first way is a low carb diet based on the consumption of protein rich foods and small amounts of fats. The second way is to choose low GI foods (glycemic index). Actually, GI ranks carbohydrates according to their effect on our blood sugar levels. The higher GI produces considerable changes in our blood glucose. Experts say, however, the second way works mostly for diabetics. Low carb diet is more suitable for those who just want to watch their diet. Full story

Who said wild animals are sure to be aggressive? Do you think wild cats’ behavior is very different from that of domestic cats? They are very affectionate with their kids, partners - just like the wild cats on the pictures below. They can be as sweet as domestic ones. Here’s the evidence. Full story

I hope, you liked the photos of those caring moms with their sweet kids and cute pictures of squirrels in love. There are other small animals who don’t feel shy to show their love to their neighbors. They are so sweet as well. Full story

Today here are some more cute pictures from my collection. This time there are sweet puppies again. I know nobody, who doesn’t like nice puppies. I hope, you like them too. Full story

Researchers at Purdue University’s Ingestive Behavior Research Center have compared the way artificial sweeteners (saccharin) and sugar effect health. Sugar substitutes are much sweeter than natural table sugar, but have practically no calories compared to 15 calories/teaspoon contained in the latter. Nonetheless, experimental mice, who ate yoghurt sweetened with zero-calorie saccharin, consumed later more calories and, as a result, gained more weight and fat than those mice, who ate yoghurt with glucose (simple sugar). Full story