Sugar and Health Blog

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Fructose and alcohol depicted as demons attacking liver

Is Fructose Poisonous to the Liver?

Published April 18, 2024

I was surprised to learn that fructose, a very common sugar, is as poisonous to the liver as alcohol.

A wolf in sheep's clothing holding a bowl and a spoonful of sugar

Is Organic Sugar Healthier than Regular One?

Published March 18, 2024

Organic products are suppossed to be better for our health and the planet, but I am not sure how to feel about organic sugar.

Magnifying glass over nutrition label

The Importance of Understanding Servings on Nutrition Facts Labels

Published March 13, 2024

I have wrongly assumed a few times that a food package or a drink container has a single serving.

Concentrated fruit juice

No Sugar Added...?

Published March 9, 2024

This discovery caught me a bit off-guard because it prompted me to read between the lines.

Ketchup hidden candy monster

Ketchup: Condiment or Hidden Candy?

Published March 8, 2024

I could not believe my eyes when I first saw how much sugar ketchup contains.

No added sugar

How much added sugar should I eat?

Published March 6, 2024

In my case, apparently, the right amount of sugar should be none.

Sucrose and fructose

How do I Identify the Different Types of Sugars?

Published March 6, 2024

I check on food labels and look for particular ingredients.

Man trapped in candy

Why do I crave sugar so much?

Published March 6, 2024

This is how I deal with sugar cravings when I don't succumb to them.