Added sugar

Issue 43: Nutrition for brain health
According to the CDC, 1 in 9 adults over 45 report that they have worsening or more frequent confusion or memory loss.
Edwina Clark, MS, RD, CSSD
2 mins
Issue 39: Nutrition myths debunked
From sugar to alcohol, this edition is jam-packed with science-backed information on many of the most frequently asked nutrition questions.
Edwina Clark, MS, RD, CSSD
2 mins
Busting nutrition myths on carbohydrates
Carbohydrates have been demonized for years, but are they really as bad as everyone makes them out to be? Here’s what you need to know about carbs and the nutrition myths surrounding them.
Sarah Achleithner
3 mins
Does fructose lead to weight gain? Here’s what science has to say.
Experts agree that consuming too much added sugar can wreak havoc on your health, but where does fructose fit into this equation? While fructose naturally occurs in fruit, it is also used in a myriad of processed foods, which when consumed in excess, could affect the number on the scale. Here’s what science has to say about fructose and weight gain.
Sarah Achleithner
5 mins
How does refined sugar impact health? Here’s what science has to say.
While enjoying the occasional bowl of ice cream may not be cause for concern, having too much sugar can lead to a myriad of health issues. From heart disease to cancer, here is what science has to say about the impact refined sugar has on your health.
Sarah Achleithner
5 mins