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03/06/2020 / By Franz Walker

Scientists unlock the molecules that make STEVIA 200x sweeter than regular sugar

As a natural sweetener and alternative to table sugar, stevia can provide a number of health benefits. However, the plant possesses a certain aftertaste that can be off-putting to some people. Because of this, scientists peered into the molecular machinery behind stevia’s intense sweetness. What makes stevia sweeter than regular sugar? Researchers at the Washington University […]

01/03/2020 / By Grace Olson

Avoid foods that contain high-fructose corn syrup to prevent negative side effects like tooth decay and obesity

Most processed food products and drinks today contain either sugar or high fructose corn syrup (HFSC) as sweeteners. According to researchers, the increased consumption of such food products and beverages could be linked to the widespread development of health conditions such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes. While most researchers would agree that consuming food and […]

09/09/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Craving sugar? It could be caused by lack of sleep

According to a growing body of evidence, sleep not only influences mood and energy levels, it also affects chemosensory function. This function is responsible for a person’s ability to taste and smell. Because males and females have different average sleep duration and neural responses to chemosensory function, researchers from Michigan State University hypothesized that the […]

09/01/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Science says there’s no such thing as a sugar rush – it’s actually a “sugar crash”

Some people mistakenly believe that consuming sugary snacks and beverages can give them a sugar rush, or increased energy and alertness. However, a study published in the journal Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews warns that sugar worsens your mood and makes you feel more tired. The study was conducted by researchers from Humboldt University of Berlin, Lancaster University, and the […]

08/12/2019 / By Rex Carter

Let’s talk about fruits, sugar, and their confusing connection

Most people know that fruit is nutritious, but is it a good choice for those who are trying to lose weight? It’s not something that everyone agrees on: Some believe that most fruits are loaded with sugar – which, of course, is not good when you’re trying to slim down. That said, the effect of sugar on your health […]

08/03/2019 / By Tracey Watson

Cancer cells are fueled by sugary drinks, making tumors grow faster

Many studies have established a clear link between obesity and increased risk of cancer. A sedentary lifestyle, high alcohol intake and a junk food diet all contribute to obesity. One of the most direct causes of weight gain, however, is consuming drinks and processed foods that are high in sugar. One of the cancers most […]

06/21/2019 / By Stephanie Diaz

The best diets for balancing your blood sugar

In a world of fast food and sugary drinks, more and more people struggle to control their blood sugar levels. Hyperglycemia or elevated blood sugar is highly dangerous and can lead to Type 2 diabetes. In the U.S. alone, around 30.3 million people suffer from this condition. Furthermore, 84.1 million Americans are already prediabetic. Diabetes, […]

06/13/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

It’s not too late: Study shows that reducing glycemic load can reduce the risk of diabetes, even for pre-diabetics

Diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases around the world. It is also one of the leading causes of death in many countries, affecting one in four people over the age of 65. People with diabetes are at significant risk of developing diseases that affect various organs, such as the eyes, the liver, […]

05/29/2019 / By Ralph Flores

Fructose can cause far more damage than glucose

Sugar is more complicated than it lets on. For one, the sweet-tasting carbohydrate is a paradox in itself: It’s found in nature – plants are great sources of it – but it’s also a risk factor in many chronic diseases, and as recent studies put it, a substance as damaging and addictive as alcohol. In […]

05/28/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Reducing glycemic load found to lower diabetes risk in pre-diabetic patients

Researchers from Sun Yat-Sen University in China examined the longitudinal associations between changes in glycemic load (GL) and the incidence of diabetes among pre-diabetic patients. Their results were published in the journal Nutrition Research. According to the researchers, only a few prospective studies that evaluated the association between GL and diabetes have accounted for changes in GL. They […]

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