With 115 million American adults (around 40%) suffering from either prediabetes or type 2 diabetes chancer are you know someone affected. That’s why two artists are taking a road trip to bring awareness to the disease.
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Category: General Sugar
Seven Healthy Foods with High Levels of Sugar
Cakes, chocolates and soft drinks are well known for containing large amounts of sugar, but there is a whole range of other products often seen as healthy that contain equally high levels of the sweet stuff.
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How Worried Should We Be About Sugar?
Sugar is a major culprit in diseases such as obesity, diabetes and dementia—and because it’s in almost everything we consume, Dr. Robert Lustig says it’s time to get more proactive.
Read MoreSugar content of fizzy drinks alarmingly high
The sugar content in carbonated sugar-sweetened beverages was found to be up to 52.8 grams per 330 mL can, or 12 teaspoons, according to a study by Queen Mary University of London (QMUL).
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Are You a Carboholic? Why Cutting Carbs Is So Tough
Eating a little of a tasty dessert or a little pasta or bread fails to satisfy me. Rather it ignites a fierce craving for more, to eat it all and then some. I find it easier to avoid sugar, grains and starches entirely, rather than to try to eat them in moderation. The question is […]
Read MoreUCA Launches Rethink Your Drink Campaign
The University of Central Arkansas is launching the Rethink Your Drink campaign on campus during September to educate students, faculty and staff on the harmful effects of consuming sugar-sweetened beverages and to encourage healthier beverage options. The campaign, developed by the Healthy Active Arkansas initiative, is being implemented through a unique collaboration. Jenna Davidson, director […]
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