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Why white sugar is harmful to health, according to nutritionists
Many people have heard that sugar is harmful to the body. Nevertheless, I don’t know everything about how exactly this can harm your health.
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What is hidden sugar: important to know
Hidden sugars are found in foods you don't even know about.
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Is tea with sugar harmful: the opinion of nutritionists
Some people drink tea with sugar, others without. Is it possible to add sugar to tea?
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Nutritionist's tips: Hidden sugars – unexpected foods that contain lots of sugar
If you want to reduce your sugar intake, then you should be very careful with what and how much you eat. In most cases, it's not enough to cut off sweets and sugary drinks – there are plenty of other foods that are full of hidden sugars.
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Nutritionist's tips: Artificial sweeteners are better than sugary drinks
Nowadays, lots of people don't trust artificial sweeteners, or simply dislike the taste of particular sweeteners. Meanwhile, drinks like cola with artificial sweeteners instead of sugar can have lots of benefits.
Kate Yakimchuk artificial sweeteners nutrition facts health tips Cooking 24 January 2024
Nutritionist's tips: Reduce your sugar intake gradually
If you want your diet to be healthier, then sugar is the first thing that has to go. The thing is, you can find sugar in most products, so it might be hard to get rid of it completely.
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Important to Know: What is Blood Sugar Level - Glycemia
The analysis shows the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood, which may indicate the presence of diabetes mellitus and other diseases. Low sugar levels (hypoglycemia) can signal diseases of the pancreas, liver, kidneys and adrenal glands, as well as the hypothalamus.
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Signs that you eat too many sweet treats: Nutritionist's tips
People need sugar occasionally - it boosts their serotonin and energy and helps them think faster. Meanwhile, if you eat candies and cakes too often, then your body can give you hints that it's time to change something in your diet.
Kate Yakimchuk sweets nutrition health dieting Cooking 19 November 2023
Dangers of aspartame: Nutritionist's tips
Sometimes artificial sweeteners can be extremely useful for people with diabetes and those who want to eat more healthily. Meanwhile, sweeteners like aspartame can be quite dangerous sometimes - so you shouldn't use too much of them.
Kate Yakimchuk aspartame health nutrition Cooking 26 October 2023
When your blood sugar level is too low: Healthy food tips
Even if you don't have diabetes, you should take care of your blood sugar level, because it can strongly affect your well-being and health. It's bad when it's too high, and it's also bad when it's too low - you can feel unwell in both cases.
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How food structure affects glycemic index: Know your food
People who have to control their blood sugar levels also have to remember about glycemic index, because it affects their blood sugar a lot. While it's relatively easy to remember what foods are good or bad for you, you should also remember that the structure of your food matters.
Kate Yakimchuk food health Cooking 11 October 2023
How sugar affect your brain: Know more about your food
Most people are already aware that sugar can affect your brain a lot - but what exactly can it do? There are a few reasons why it's so hard to stop eating sweets, because your brain will refuse to live without it.
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Snacks change us: Researching how treats change our brains
Treats are hard to ignore in the supermarket because our brains can learn to love them. Researchers]found that foods high in fat and sugar can change our brain.
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Sodas should contain less sugar: A new study on liquid calories and sugar
A new study looked at how making soda drinks have less sugar and smaller packages can affect the soda companies and consumers. When companies reduce the sugar in their sodas, it doesn't necessarily mean they make more money because people often switch to the sugar-free versions of the same brand.
Kate Yakimchuk research soda health Cooking 29 September 2023
Warning labels make people order less sugary food: A new study on labels and food choices
It's always better to be informed about the food you eat - and that's why we need special labels. A new experiment shows that adding labels warning about added sugars help people make healthier choices in restaurants and cafes.
Kate Yakimchuk research food labels Cooking 26 September 2023
Don't eat sweets in the morning: Nutritionist's tips
Lots of people have no time for proper breakfast - they just drink coffee, often with cookies or sweets, and then go to work. While it's actually convenient, it's not exactly good or healthy for you.
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Choose the healthiest sweets: Nutritionist's advice
If you love sweets, then you should at least choose the healthiest options, so they won't ruin your diet quickly. Sweets can be extremely different, so you can always find more or less healthy options to enjoy.
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Artificial sweeteners can make you bigger: A new study on sugar replacements
People who are into dieting know that artificial sweeteners are better than sugar, but it seems to be wrong in some cases. Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School and School of Public Health conducted a study to learn about how the things we eat and drink might affect our risk of heart problems.
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Sweet cereals aren't healthy: Nutritionist's advice
Cereals are often seen as a convenient and healthy breakfast alternative, but it's not always true. While it's actually pretty easy to make a bowl of cereal, it's still pretty far from being a healthy meal, especially when cereals are sweet.
Kate Yakimchuk food cereals health Cooking 14 September 2023
You shouldn't consume sugar-free drinks daily: Still not that healthy for you
Sugar-free drinks are way more beneficial than usual ones for people wanting to manage and maintain their body weight. Drinking sugar-free drinks daily, such as diet sodas or artificially sweetened beverages, may have potential health risks that should be considered.
Kate Yakimchuk drinks health Cooking 5 September 2023