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Person holding cup of ice cream, using a spoon to scoop some up
September 11, 2025/Cancer Care & Prevention

Fact Check: Does Sugar Cause Cancer?

A high-sugar diet can trigger a chain reaction that may raise your risk

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August 27, 2025/Nutrition

How Much Sugar Is OK To Eat per Day?

You can reduce how much added sugar you consume by tracking what you eat, reading labels and limiting portions of the sweet stuff

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April 1, 2025/Nutrition

What Is High Fructose Corn Syrup? And Why It’s Bad for You

High fructose corn syrup is a common sweetener in packaged foods and can contribute to weight gain and inflammation

Hand blocking spoonful of sugar cubes from their coffee, with oversized heart nearby
February 11, 2025/Nutrition

Is Sugar Bad for Your Heart?

A high intake of sugar can cause an increase in ‘bad’ cholesterol and a decrease in ‘good’ cholesterol

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January 8, 2025/Heart Health

What’s Erythritol? And Is It Bad for You?

Erythritol is found in a range of ‘diet,’ ‘sugar-free’ and ‘keto-friendly’ foods — but research has linked it to heart attack and stroke

Adding spoonful of allulose to mug of coffee
November 4, 2024/Nutrition

What You Need To Know About Allulose

Although allulose is an FDA-approved sugar substitute, more research is needed to understand its safety

Person wondering about glucose and dextrose, with foods hovering around
August 13, 2024/Nutrition

What You Should Know About Glucose and Dextrose

These simple sugars give us energy, but they can also raise blood sugar levels

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July 5, 2024/Nutrition

Sugar: How Bad Are Sweets for Your Kids?

Too much added sugar early in life is linked to obesity, high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes

Hands cupping bowl of greens, chickpeas, whole figs, halved and tofu
July 3, 2024/Nutrition

4 Health Benefits of Figs

Packed with fiber and nutrients, this flower — yep, flower! — is great for your blood sugar, heart and gut

Person pouring packet of sugar subsitute in cup of coffee, cell phone on table, spoon in hand
June 28, 2024/Nutrition

Stevia Is Sweet — But Is It Good for You?

Studies and the FDA say this herbaceous alternative is safe in moderation, so go ahead and sprinkle away!

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