Extra sugar in the diet is a source of extra empty calories and increases risk for obesity, type 2 diabetes and possibly other chronic diseases. Approximately 13% of calories come from added sugar for most American adults according to research from the CDC. The World Health Organization recommends limiting added sugar intake to less than […]
Articles About Sugar
Everything you need to know about sugar. All articles are written by certified nutritionist and backed by science and research studies.
How to remove sugar from your diet? How to stop sugar cravings? How much sugar per day is ok? Find out the answers below.
Top Articles on Sugar
7 Shocking Foods Full of Sugar
Sugar is added to many foods, and almost all processed foods that come in a package are a source of sugar. Sugar is also added to many unsuspecting foods as a filler, preservative and taste enhancer. Most Americans get more than the recommended amount of sugar per day. Eating extra calories from added sugars can […]
Does Sugar Cause Weight Gain?
Sugar has recently been strongly linked to diabetes, obesity and weight gain, and there is no doubt that a high intake of sugar and sugar containing foods can contribute to weight gain. However, does sugar deserve the ‘poison’ reputation that it has acquired in recent times? Why sugar can cause us to put on weight […]
Is the Sugar in Fruit Unhealthy?
With more and more research suggesting that sugar is a key factor to the increasing incidence of overweight and obesity, it is no wonder that there is some question surrounding the intake of fruit. Although it has always been seen as a healthy option, fruit does contain a fair proportion of sugar. So is the […]
How to remove sugar from your diet
Sugar comes in many forms, and has become a huge part of the American and other “Westernized” diets. Consumption of sugar has increased 23% in the last 30 years. Not all sugar is bad though. Sugar is naturally found in fruits and dairy products. These are healthy sugars, and should be included as part of […]
How to stop sugar cravings naturally
From birth, sweet tastes are thought to be the ones human beings prefer. In addition to this carbohydrates such as sugar release serotonin in the brain, a feel good chemical that boosts our mood. So is it really any wonder that so many people crave sugar? It doesn’t hurt that sweet things generally taste great […]
