- Sugar - Wikipedia
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
- 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 - Sugar Association
Get to know the facts about sugar You can feel confident in that it plays many roles in nutritious food—and about making room for occasional indulgences We’re here to share the facts about nature’s oldest sweetener
- 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
- What Are the Different Types of Sugar? Added and Natural Sugars - WebMD
Types of Sugar There are many different sources and names of sugar There are three types of monosaccharides, which means they are the simplest form of sugar
- Sugar 101 - American Heart Association
Naturally occurring sugars are found naturally in foods such as fruit (fructose) and milk (lactose) Added sugars include any sugars or caloric sweeteners that are added to foods or beverages during processing or preparation, such as adding sugar to your coffee or cereal
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