Sugar is everywhere, from the most obvious sources, such as candy, to hidden ones in sauces and breads. While the occasional treats are harmless, excessive sugar leads to weight gain, inflammation in ...

In recent years, sugar has become a hot topic in discussions about health and wellness. It’s not surprising, given the increasing awareness of diet’s impact on overall health. But how does sugar ...

We know eating too much added sugar is bad for your waistline and your heart health. But now some researchers say it can also have a negative effect on a child's brain function. A new study follows ...

Sugar practically screams from the shelves of your grocery store, especially those products marketed to kids. Children are the highest consumers of added sugar, even as high-sugar diets have been ...

Sugar is the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of the nutrition world. Pleasure and poison, desire and danger, love and Lucifer—sugar somehow embodies all these qualities and more in our modern culture. Part ...

Plants contain maltose in their seeds and other parts. Maltose is a type of sugar that may be similar to glucose, but more research is needed to determine if it’s healthier than other forms of sugar.

Carbohydrates are molecules found in food that store and supply your body and brain with energy. Fiber is an example. If you’re following a low-carb diet, your body will find other ways to produce ...