Some call it “poison” or “evil.” But how does sugar effect your body? Will it give you diabetes or cancer? Make your kids hyper? What about artificial sweeteners?
There are plenty of ways to satisfy your sweet tooth and stay healthy.
Through the years, we’ve answered tons of questions, offered food substitutes and looked at the most up-to-date research.
We’ll be answering these questions and more in “Bittersweet? Effects of Sugar,” a series about sugar and sugar substitutes.
Learn strategies to avoid sugar that actually work. And read our series on sugar for the scoop on artificial sweeteners, gut health, and more.
Food labels don’t currently distinguish between added sugar and natural sugar. It takes more work for people to read labels and find these hidden sugars.
After eating too much Halloween candy, I tried 6 strategies to survive the holidays without overdoing it again. See how my strategies to stop eating sugar held up - both in real life and with UVA registered dietitian Katherine Basbaum.
Are sugar substitutes toxic for your gut? Recent research suggests that they may be. But is this the final word? We spoke with Amy Doran, MD, to learn more about sugar substitutes and gut toxicity.
We’ve got a pretty good idea of what happens to our bodies when we eat too much sugar. But what about our brains? What are the effects of sugar on the brain?
Having a sweet tooth and sugar gets a bad rap for many reasons, but does it actually cause cavities and what's good dental hygiene?
Summer's here: Ice cream season. But 3 months of sugar and fat can put on the pounds and hurt your health. Here's insights from registered dietician Katherine Basbaum plus 5 easy, delicious ice cream hacks that won't ruin your diet.
You might think artificial sweeteners are healthier alternatives. However, studies have linked them to serious health problems like dementia, type 2 diabetes and now, stroke.
Is your child consuming too much added sugar? Find out why it's important to monitor the sweets and get tips on healthier snack alternatives.
Is sugar really so unhealthy? Are less-processed alternatives to white sugar, like agave and honey, healthier? Or tastier? We'll answer these questions in this new series.
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