Most of us love sweet foods and drinks. But after that short burst of sweetness, you may worry about how sweets affect your waistline and your overall health. Is sugar truly bad for us? How about artificial or low-calorie sweeteners? What have scientists learned about the sweet things that most of us eat and drink… Continue reading The Not-So-Sweet Truth About Sugar and Sweeteners
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How Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners Affect Your Health
We know that sugar isn’t an optimal ingredient in our food. But how undesirable is it, and are artificial sweeteners a good substitute? If you’ve ever struggled with your sweet tooth, you should know more about what you’re fighting. Here, experts from the National Institutes of Health share their knowledge: First, we need one kind… Continue reading How Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners Affect Your Health