Welcome to the Sugar Files...
Sugars play a major part in our diet. We all know that we should refrain from too much sugar but some of us don't really know why and what is good or bad sugars.
Is that replacement sugar really that good for you What are the better sugars to have
Here is some information we hope that will help you make a better decision when it comes to sugars and what they are about.
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SWEET FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT SUGAR Sugar, like fat, gets a lot of sour press, some deserved, some not. Babies are born with a sweet tooth. Human milk is quite... read more ->> ........................................................................................... |
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RATING SUGARS: BEST TO WORST Nutritionally speaking, there is no such thing as a bad sugar, since all digestible sugars... read more ->> ........................................................................................... |
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SWEET NAMES: WHAT VARIOUS SUGARS ARE CALLED While there are many types of sugars, some are sweet somethings, others... read more->> ........................................................................................... |
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SWEET NOTHINGS Certain sugars belong in the same category as the fake fats. They not only provide no... read more->> |
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UNDERSTANDING GLYCEMIC INDEX An important characteristic of sugars and starches is the glycemic index (GI), which is... read more->> ........................................................................................... |
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HOW SUGAR HARMS The complex carbohydrates found in vegetables, grains, and fruits are good for you;... read more->> ........................................................................................... |
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ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS Feed your child artificial sweeteners and you may increase the risk of seeing artificial... read more->> ........................................................................................... |
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9 WAYS TO CURB YOUR SUGAR CRAVINGS The good news about the link between body chemistry and cravings is that there are... read more->> ........................................................................................... |
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ALTERNATIVE SWEETENERS Want to satisfy your sweet tooth, yet get more nutritional bang for your calorie buck... read more->> ........................................................................................... |