Cardiovascular risk: sugary drinks are more harmful than sweets
Consuming sugary drinks increases the risk of stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation, according to a Swedish study. According to ...
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Metabolic diseases: maple syrup, a healthy substitute for sugar?
Replacing refined sugars with two tablespoons of maple syrup could reduce several cardiometabolic risk factors in humans. THE ESSENTIAL Replacing ...
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Obesity, diabetes: a genetic defect, the key to stopping us from craving sweets?
People with a genetic defect in their ability to digest sucrose eat fewer cakes and sweets, which would help reduce ...
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Here’s why you should give your baby less sugar in their first 1,000 days of life
Low intake of added sugars in the womb and during the first two years of life can reduce the risk ...
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Obesity, diabetes: soon a tax targeting sugary products?
Faced with the epidemic of junk food and growing food insecurity, the Montaigne Institute is proposing to tax sugary foods ...
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We consume on average 36 kg of sugar per year, according to a study
On average, an American consumes 99 grams of sugar per day, more than twice the amount recommended by authorities. A ...
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Sugar lovers are at higher risk of disease
People with a pronounced taste for sweet foods are more likely to suffer from depression, diabetes and even cardiovascular disease, ...
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These yogurts are not good for your health
Yogurts are recommended for a balanced diet, however some should be avoided because of their sugar and salt content. THE ...
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Hypoglycemia: what are the symptoms when you lack sugar?
When you have a sugar deficiency, various symptoms can appear, affecting physical and mental health. Knowing these signs can help ...
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Women’s and men’s muscles work a little differently
Women's and men's muscles don't handle glucose and fatty acids the same way, a new study finds. THE ESSENTIAL Women ...
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Hidden sugar: an enemy of health
You've probably heard that sugar is bad for your health. But do you know why? And above all, what are ...
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Heart attack, stroke: this sugar substitute increases the risks
Erythritol, an artificial sweetener found in many baked goods, beverages and candies, increases cardiovascular risk, a new study finds. One ...
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A natural sugar to cure male pattern baldness?
Researchers have discovered that a sugar naturally produced by the body could hold the key to a new treatment for ...
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Sodas: false friends for hydration…
A glass of soda contains the equivalent of six sugar cubes, making it an unsuitable choice for quenching thirst, especially ...
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“June without added sugars”: a challenge to combat excessive sugar consumption
For the second consecutive year, the SOS Hepatitis & Liver Diseases association is launching the challenge of a month of ...
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Sugar Doesn’t Make Children Hyperactive
Children's excited behavior toward sugary foods can be attributed to a burst of dopamine released in anticipation of a reward, ...
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Childhood obesity: here are the sugary products to avoid to protect children
A study observed that the type of sugar consumed is more important than the quantity in the onset of childhood ...
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Should you eat fruit at the end of a meal?
Fruits are sweet and, to avoid a blood sugar spike when eating them, it is best to always eat them ...
Read moreHypoglycemia: what are the symptoms when you lack sugar?
We have all suffered or will suffer from hypoglycemia in our lives, a condition linked to a lack of sugar ...
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Blood sugar: which fruits contain the most sugar?
If you're looking to lower your blood sugar, you'll avoid candy, cake, ice cream, and chocolate. But will you think ...
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The Nutri-Score pushes manufacturers to create foods that are better for your health
According to a study, the Nutri-Score does have an impact on production because, to obtain a good score, manufacturers would ...
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Pizza, cold cuts, sauce… most processed foods contain sugar
If the use of sweetening ingredients has recorded a slight decline over the last 10 years, the vast majority of ...
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This ingredient can make delicious chocolate with less added sugar
An American study observed that a certain type of flour could reduce the sugar content of chocolate without altering its ...
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3 fiber-rich breakfast ideas to eat if you ate too much sugar the night before
© Shutterstock / DulinThe consequences of a overconsumption of sugar can be quite uncomfortable for your health and can cause ...
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Brown sugar or white sugar: which is better for blood sugar? A specialist has decided!
© Shutterstock / VI StudioWe sometimes wonder about the type of sugar we should choose: brown, white, beet or coconut ...
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The pumpkin soup recipe that will help you regulate your blood sugar this fall
© Shutterstock / Rawpixel.comThe Halloween pumpkin is not only good for carving... The Gut Health MD, the successful gastroenterologist, who ...
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Here’s how to eat pasta so as not to raise your blood sugar
© shutterstockNo, it is not forbidden to eat pasta when you are trying to take care of your health! However, ...
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Too many sugars and additives in baby foods, warns the CLCV association
Baby food contains too many sugars and additives, according to the consumer association, which calls for stricter regulations for manufacturers. ...
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Miso soup, rice… Here is the order in which you should eat your menu at a Japanese restaurant so as not to increase your blood sugar
© shutterstockAt the Japanese restaurant, beyond traditional sushi and makis, there are essentials that we love: miso soup and vinegared ...
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I’m a health editor and here’s what I take in the morning to lower my blood sugar and stay in shape
© Shutterstock / Richard M LeeMy job has helped me understand to what extent the contents of our plate can ...
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