Author: Chung Yao
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Sweet Smarts: Understanding The Three Common Types of Sweeteners
Many people use artificial sweeteners in place of sugars thinking that they are not real sugars that can cause diabetes and obesity. But this is not true. It is hard to avoid sweets. Our bodies and taste buds are meant to like sweets. Artificial sweeteners can taste more than 10,000 times sweeter than sucrose, making… Read more
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Cracking the UPF Code: Unveiling Foods to Avoid for Better Health
By now, many of us know that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are ”bad.” But some of us, like me initially, may not know how to identify them or why they are “bad.” UPFs have humble beginnings. Food processing technology was meant to help prevent various foodborne infections. It also helped store food for longer to meet… Read more
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Unlocking the In-Network Game: Your Guide to Provider Navigation
If you have ever received denial of payment for out-of-network services, you know how difficult insurance makes it for you to get care from an out-of-network provider. Why? Out-of-network services are costly. There is no contract to define the maximum payment an insurance company would have to pay for an office visit, lab, procedure, or… Read more
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Protecting your loved ones: Decoding common employer-based insurance plans
Choosing the right insurance to protect you and your family is difficult. However, a lot of times, you may not have much of a choice! From the cost perspective, it is usually best to stick to an employer-based plan since you are paying pre-tax dollars and employers subsidize your monthly premiums. Your choice is often… Read more