Beware of “Added Sugars” in Drinks

Reading Time: 4 minutesIn recent years, there’s been a tidal wave of beverages hitting the shelves — sodas, energy drinks, iced teas, sports drinks, flavored waters, coffee concoctions — all dressed up and deliciously sweetened. But behind the flavor? A hidden danger. Most of these beverages are loaded with added sugars, often in the form of high-fructose corn syrup, a highly processed and inexpensive sweetener used to hook your taste buds — and hijack your health. These taste-enhancing additives are doing more than just making drinks irresistible. They are a major contributing factor…

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Trick or Treat: The Really Scary Sugar To Fear This Halloween

Reading Time: 5 minutesFor many, the overwhelming access to sugar is a scary fact about Halloween and all the upcoming holidays. Added sugar is often thought of as the cause of weight gain, obesity, and diabetes. “Added sugar” is actually what you need to be concerned about.  Added sugars account for about 17 percent of the total calorie intake of adults and up to 14 percent for children, according to a recent study.  Many people are confused about whether added sugar is the same as sugar (glucose) in your bloodstream. The answer is…

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