- Sugar - Wikipedia
Sugar Checked Sugars (clockwise from top-left): white refined, unrefined, brown, unprocessed cane Sugar is the generic name for sweet-tasting, soluble carbohydrates, many of which are used in food Simple sugars, also called monosaccharides, include glucose, fructose, and galactose
- The sweet danger of sugar - Harvard Health
Too much added sugar can be one of the greatest threats to cardiovascular disease Here's how to curb your sweet habit Sugar has a bittersweet reputation when it comes to health Sugar occurs naturally in all foods that contain carbohydrates, such as fruits and vegetables, grains, and dairy Consuming whole foods that contain natural sugar is okay Plant foods also have high amounts of fiber
- Sugar | Definition, Types, Formula, Processing, Uses, Facts | Britannica
Sugar, any of numerous sweet, colorless, water-soluble compounds present in the sap of seed plants and the milk of mammals and making up the simplest group of carbohydrates The most common sugar is sucrose, a crystalline tabletop and industrial sweetener used in foods and beverages
- 8 Common Lies About Sugar (Hint: Its Not All Bad!) - Healthline
Some people claim sugar is addictive, it could make you sick, or that sugar alternatives may help you lose weight However, the research doesn't always support these myths Learn more
- Sugar 101: Where Does Sugar Come From? | Sugar. org
Real sugar comes from sugar beet and sugar cane plants grown on farms All sugar is made by first extracting sugar juice from sugar beet or sugar cane plants , and from there, many types of sugar can be produced Here are some quick definitions and links to what these terms actually mean Sugar is one of the world’s oldest documented commodities
- Facts About Sugar and Sugar Substitutes - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Get the facts about sugar and sugar substitutes, including which types of sweeteners are best for your health
- How Does Too Much Sugar Affect Your Body? - WebMD
No matter what it’s called, sugar is sugar, and in excess, it can negatively affect your body in many ways Here’s a closer look at how sugar can mess with your health, from head to toe
- How Much Sugar Is Too Much? - American Heart Association
The added sugar in soda, however, hits your system all at once, absorbing sugars much more quickly A 12-ounce can of soda contains 10 teaspoons (42 grams) of added sugar — nearly double the recommended amount a day for women and more than the total daily amount for men
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