All Entries For sugar
Busting 4 Myths About Low- or No-Calorie Beverages
With so much hype surrounding low- and no-calorie sweetened beverages, how do you know what to believe? We break it down for you--and dispel the myths!
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How 4 Natural Sugar Substitutes Stack Up Against the Real Deal
Want to cut calories without cutting out your favorite foods and drinks? Find out if our nutritionist recommends today's trendy sugar substitutes.
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Fighting Diabetes with Fitness: 5 Members' Stories
Diabetes doesn't have to be a life sentence. With a nutritious diet, regular exercise and motivational tools here at SparkPeople, these five members have reclaimed their health.
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Smoothies: Skip Them or Sip Them?
Smoothies are a somewhat polarizing topic among those in the health world. When done right, though, the blended drink can provide big nutritional value. Discover the secret formula
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Sugar Showdown: Hard Cider vs. Junk Food
Although cider beer is gaining in popularity, it may not be as healthy as you think. Learn how the sugar content of hard cider and your favorite junk foods compares.
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Find Out How Megen Lost Half Her Body Weight*
SparkPeople member Megen lost 150 pounds--and beat her sugar addiction. Find out how, in this month's Health magazine.
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What You Need to Know about Nectresse, the Zero-Calorie Sweetener
Dietitian Becky shares the scoop on the zero-calorie sweetener, Nectresse. Is it natural? And what's a monkfruit?
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Sweet Deception: Why You Can't Trust 'Sugar' Labels
If you're trying to cut back on added sugars, don't look at the nutrition label! Here's why it may be fooling you.
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High Fructose Corn Syrup Won't Become Corn Sugar
Learn more about refined corn sweeteners and why the petition to change the name to corn sugar was denied.
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Don't Tax My Sugar
Dietitian Becky shares her thoughts on the possibility of a "sugar tax".
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Do We Want Kids Starting the Day with a Bowl of Sugar?
You'd think that cereal would be a good breakfast choice for kids. Well, not necessarily, especially if you’re not paying close attention to the label on the cereal box.
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Confession: My Sugar Addiction has Returned
Earlier this year, I thought I had finally changed my eating habits, only eating treats now and then. But since that time, things haven't exactly gone as planned...
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High Fructose Corn Syrup Soon May Be 'Corn Sugar'
The makers of high fructose corn syrup want to change its name, to corn sugar. Do you think it will boost the ingredient's popularity? Do you avoid the sweetener?
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Confession: I'm Breaking My Sugar Addiction
My love affair with sweets goes back many years. Recently I had the opportunity to make a serious commitment to cut back on sweets, and so far it's going better than I expected.
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Are You Consuming Too Much Sugar?
Sugar can be naturally occurring or added. Do you know which type is most prevalent in your diet?
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