- 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
- 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
- Facts About Sugar and Sugar Substitutes - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Sugar is an umbrella term for many types of simple carbohydrates, including white table sugar Also called sucrose, this is the most common sweetener used in sweet desserts and baked goods
- What Are the Different Types of Sugar? Added and Natural Sugars - WebMD
What is the difference between types of sugar? Find out if some are healthier than others and what it can mean for your health
- Sugar: How sweet it is. . . or is it? - Harvard Health
Research studies over the past 30 years have shown that high consumption of added sugar, especially from sugar-sweetened beverages, contributes to obesity, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes
- Sugar 101: what it is, why it matters healthier alternatives
Sugar is a type of carbohydrate that is found naturally in fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy Besides sugar, these foods also provide essential nutrients like fibre, antioxidants, minerals, and protein
- The Truth About Sugar and Its Effect on Your Body
Research shows that sugar stimulates the brain’s reward pathways in ways strikingly similar to addictive drugs like cocaine Each sweet bite floods the brain with dopamine, creating intense pleasure
- Are some types of sugar healthier than others? - The Economist
T his is the time of year for mulled wine, sweet brandy and puddings drenched in syrup Some people may tell you that you can limit the damage by being picky about which type of sugar you eat
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