Chemically, sugars are simple carbohydrates, including glucose, fructose and sucrose, among others. They are naturally present in various foods, such as fruits, vegetables and dairy products, and they ...

Sugar is a ubiquitous part of our modern diet. It adds sweetness to our food and drinks, but consuming too much can seriously affect our health. In this article, we’ll explore the link between sugar ...

A friend and I were talking the other day about our addiction to sugar and fatty comfort foods (think cookies, cake, chocolate). We do so well for a while, and then somehow find ourselves back at it, ...

Here's some startling news: “There’s sugar in 80% of the food on supermarket shelves. So we may not realize it, but most of us are in the grips of sugar addiction," says nutrition expert Tosca Reno, ...

Sneaky sugar – it lurks in seemingly harmless places, sabotaging good intentions and potentially leading down a path of sugar addiction. But how can a healthy-looking snack turn into a dependence on ...

Are you a lifelong sweet tooth (a sugar addict)? Can’t finish a meal without something sweet to top it off? Does your stomach have a “reserve tank” purely for sweets? Me too. I could be completely ...

Smith released a five-week plan to help eliminate sugar from your diet. — -- New York Times best-selling author Dr. Ian K. Smith called out America's addiction to sweets in his new book "Blast ...

It’s no secret that sugar is hard on your health. According to Harvard Health, the consequences of high sugar intake can increase your risk for heart attack and stroke. But unfortunately, the more ...

Sugar often gets compared to drugs like nicotine or cocaine in popular media, with claims that it "hooks" us and keeps us coming back for more. But is sugar truly addictive in the same way as those ...

Everyone has their own sugar cravings and their personal sugary weaknesses. For me, it's the pains aux raisins in the coffee shop around 3.30 p.m. For years, I’ve sat with a coffee, eating pâtisserie, ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn.- When we hear the word "addiction," most people think of cocaine, heroin or alcohol. However, another widely abused substance all around the world is sugar. And you can be ...