Tag: Sugar

Flavored yogurts can contain significantly more sugar per ounce than plain varieties, sometimes doubling the amount. While probiotic yogurt is celebrated for its gut benefits, understanding its sugar content is crucial for informed dietary choices.

While most 100% fruit juice contains over 80% water, experts caution against relying on it as a primary hydration source due to its high concentration of sugars and calories. Unlike plain water, juice consumption can lead to unwanted health consequences if not properly moderated.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the global mean sodium intake is more than double the recommended amount, with an estimated 1.89 million deaths per year linked to excessive consumption. Similarly, excessive sugar intake is a major driver of global health problems, including obesity and type 2 diabetes.

For millennia, our hunter-gatherer ancestors rarely encountered sugar, and when they did, it was typically in small, fiber-rich portions from fruits or honey. Fast-forward to today, and the average American consumes dramatically more added sugar, highlighting a massive disconnect between our biology and our modern diet.

In recent years, the World Health Organization has strongly recommended limiting the intake of "free sugars" to less than 10% of total energy consumption due to links with obesity and chronic diseases. Understanding how sugar is classified—from its basic chemistry to its role in diet—is key to managing intake and improving overall health.

With a glycemic index of 100, dextrose is a simple sugar that enters the bloodstream extremely fast, causing a rapid blood sugar spike. This quick absorption makes it useful for treating low blood sugar but can be dangerous for many individuals and should be approached with caution.

According to the World Health Organization, limiting sugar intake is crucial for health, highlighting the need for conscious consumption. While candy is often seen as a purely unhealthy treat, its role can be more nuanced, potentially offering certain psychological and situational benefits when consumed mindfully and in moderation.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), nearly 49% of U.S. adults consume at least one sugary drink daily, often under the false impression that it contributes positively to their hydration needs. However, the reality of which is more hydrating, water or soda, reveals a very different and far less refreshing story for sugary beverages.

According to a 2023 study published in the journal *Affective Disorders*, high consumption of milk tea was linked to increased anxiety and depression among young adults. This is just one aspect of what happens if we drink milk tea daily, a habit many people worldwide enjoy.

Balsamic vinegar, the base ingredient for glaze, contains polyphenols, which are powerful antioxidants known to combat inflammation. So, is balsamic glaze anti-inflammatory? The answer is nuanced, depending heavily on how it is made and what ingredients it contains.