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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 […]

02/11/2020 / By Tracey Watson

Animal trials find zero-calorie sweeteners during pregnancy wreck gut health and cause liver toxicity

In a bid to have the healthiest pregnancy possible, thereby providing a growing baby with the optimal conditions for good health, many moms-to-be make drastic lifestyle changes, including cutting out caffeine and certain types of cheeses, eating the healthiest possible foods, and exercising regularly. One of the most common changes expecting mothers make is to […]

09/25/2019 / By Melissa Smith

Sweet little lies: How food companies hide the sugar of their food products from you

Consuming a lot of sugary food and drinks has been linked to dreadful diseases, such as obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. Unfortunately, despite these negative effects of sugar on health, a lot of people still consume sinful amounts of it. The average American may be eating around 15 teaspoons or 60 g of […]

08/10/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

Ladies, drop the diet soda: It increases the risk of stroke and heart disease

If you’ve been choosing diet soda over the regular varieties out of health concerns, listen up: Diet soda is just as bad for you, and it’s especially dangerous if you’re a woman. If you ever indulge in soft drinks, there’s a new study you simply can’t afford to ignore. The eye-opening study was published in […]

08/07/2019 / By Tracey Watson

Not so sweet: Sports drinks, juice, energy drinks, soda and even sweetened coffee can harm your heart

We all know that sugar isn’t good for you and that governments all over the world have imposed taxes on sugary drinks to try to discourage consumers from purchasing them. However, as reported by Healthline, many people are unaware that sugar-free, artificially sweetened drinks are just as dangerous as the sugary ones, or that it […]

07/13/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

The sour truth about artificial sweeteners: Research proves they make you gain weight, not lose it

A lot of people think that sugar-free treats are a healthy way to enjoy sweet foods, eating them with abandon because they don’t think they’ll gain weight on account of the fewer calories. This could prove to be a very costly mistake, however, as research shows that artificial sweeteners actually cause people to put on […]

06/07/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

From bad to worse: Diet drinks will wreck your health, and the damage they do gets worse as you get older

Choosing “diet” beverages might help you keep your calorie counts down, but your health problems will start to add up pretty significantly if you drink them on a regular basis. A recent study looked into the effects that consuming diet drinks – which are any beverages that have been sweetened with artificial sugar substitutes – […]

05/16/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

“Diet” products are full of aspartame that cause various health problems

If you think you’re saving yourself from diseases by consuming “diet” products, think again. Aspartame, the most common type of artificial sweetener used in diet products, can cause oxidative stress in the brain, accelerated aging, dangerous cell damage associated with inflammation, and chronic disease. A study published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary, and Alternative […]

05/06/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Limiting dietary sugars can help reduce fatty liver in adolescents with NAFLD, say researchers

Fatty liver disease, such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), affects nearly 25 percent of people around the world. A new study recommends people with this disease to cut down their sugar intake to reduce fat in their liver. In the study, a team of U.S. researchers focused on reducing dietary free sugars, such as glucose, […]

04/29/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

Hidden sugar: Food companies disguise its presence with these deceptive practices

By now, you know you should be avoiding sugar at all costs if you care about your health. Perhaps you’re already going out of your way to avoid buying foods that feature sugar or high-fructose corn syrup near the top of the ingredients list. However, those who make these foods are well aware of people’s […]

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