What are sugar substitutes? Sugar substitutes are sweet substances or products that have no calories or far fewer calories than regular sugar (sucrose). Some are artificial, and some are derived…
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People who consume more sweets and soda have a higher risk of periodontal disease, which is linked to chronic inflammation, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. [text_ad] Researchers analyzed data…
Saccharin may lead to high blood sugar levels by changing gut bacteria in some people, but other artificial sweeteners may not have the same effect. [SF] Israeli researchers allowed mice…
“The data are pretty compelling that we should basically cut out sugar-sweetened beverages,” says Frank Sacks, professor of cardiovascular disease prevention at the Harvard School of Public Health. Sugary drinks—soft…
A diabetes tsunami is headed our way, say experts. One in three adults—and nearly one in two men—already have prediabetes. The chief culprits: two-thirds of adults (and one-third of children)…
Sugar, especially in drinks, can lead to weight gain without curbing appetite. Danish researchers randomly assigned 22 overweight adults to consume beverages (like soft drinks and fruit drinks) or foods…