Cracking the Craving Code

The relationship between stress and cravings is complicated but unmistakable. The more we stress, the more we crave food, and it’s usually for foods that don’t do us any favors, healthwise. 

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Overcoming the Cycle of “DISease”

Our 21st-century lives are packed with emotionally stressful situations. On top of that, thousands of environmental toxins in our food, homes, and workplaces result in our bodies constantly fighting to stay healthy. 

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The Downside of Diet Soda

Can “diet” soda hinder weight loss? Just because it’s zero-calories, it’s often used as a “go-to” alternative to water. Betr doesn’t buy it!
The bad news is that artificial sweeteners in diet drinks may not be as harmless as you think.

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Coffee and Gut Health: A Prebiotic Pick-me-up?

Your morning brew does more than just clear the cobwebs. Since it burned onto the beverage scene 1000 years ago, coffee has become one of the most popular non-alcoholic beverages worldwide. And it’s good for your health!

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Counting Calories? There’s a Betr Way

Counting calories, or the Energy Balance Hypothesis (EBH) of weight change and fat storage,  has been considered the gold standard of weight control strategies for almost a hundred years. New Betr members are usually shocked when told that they don’t need to count calories for success.

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