Whether you typically start your morning by uncapping a carton of OJ or make your own fresh-squeezed version on weekends, orange juice is a tasty part of many people’s breakfast…
Should I worry about how much sugar I consume? Sugary foods are easier to access than ever and designed to keep us coming back for more. Are they actually addictive…
Frosted donuts, warm chocolate chip cookies, and chocolate fudge ice cream—oh my! If you have a sweet tooth, you understand the struggle that is dieting. Although they look aesthetically pleasing…
If you are someone with a sweet tooth who can never get enough snacks, cookies, and cakes, you are not alone. According to the American Heart Association, Americans consume, on…
It feels like a million different types of food get marketed as “healthy” nowadays. Many of these items have tangible lifestyle benefits and come packed with vitamins, minerals, and other…
We know we need to cut down on sugar. But replacing it with artificial compounds isn’t necessarily the answer by Bee Wilson A few months ago, I was in a…
Can you be addicted to sugar—or is something else going on? The idea of sugar addiction has been the subject of many media headlines, and is often categorized among other…
Since time immemorial, people have been trying to find the proverbial fountain of youth. The pursuit for an ageless appearance along with a longer, healthier life remains a major goal…
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Too sweet, or not too sweet? Three experts on what to do with all the Halloween lollies With buckets of trick or treating sweets on the horizon, should parents let…
The worst drinks for blood sugar control are the drinks containing the greatest amount of sugar, also known as “sugar-sweetened beverages” (SSBs). Period. And the drinks that contain the greatest…
Halloween is upon us, and you know exactly what that means: trick-or-treat bags overflowing with Halloween candy. It’s the time of year when parents have their children brush their teeth…
It’s not rocket science–drinking soda is not the healthiest beverage you can reach for. And there are many reasons. For starters, the sugar content. The American Heart Association recommends women…
High blood sugar can stem from many factors, including stress, lack of sleep, and what you consume in your diet. When it comes to trying to maintain your blood sugar…
Most candies, vintage or not, have never had many, if any, redeeming qualities due to high amounts of sugar, food coloring, and teeth-pulling textures. Candy, nonetheless, is a perennial favorite,…
Can you imagine it? You take a step into your grandmother’s kitchen and the wafting smell of (insert whatever cookie you love) hits your nose. You melt with satisfaction and…
Americans love their pasta. In fact, one survey by the National Pasta Association found that 86% of participants reported eating pasta at least once a week. And some of us…
Cereal is an easy breakfast food to eat when you don’t feel like making some eggs and toast. Not only is it quick, but also tastes really good. While cereal…