Sugar triggers dopamine “hits” in the brain, making us crave more of it. Sugar also disrupts memory formation.
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We found that evidence cited by three organisations - a big corporate and two industry lobby groups - was either not evidence at all, or had been twisted to suit the industry’s narrative.
Pizza might seem like a simple food, but it’s uniquely equipped to excite our brains and thrill our taste buds.
Shoppers struggle to make sense of food labels – and aren’t always sure what they’re eating.
Sugar taxes may not prevent obesity and associated conditions overnight, but they can be part of the solution.
How do hummingbirds drink sugary nectar and not get sick? Don’t they need a balanced diet to stay healthy? Do they eat anything else?
Ultra-processed products have little or no intact ‘food’ remaining in them. And much-praised industry led reformulation is doing nothing effective about this.
New research indicates that rising temperatures can push those who prefer sweets to drink more sugary beverages, not water. This has significant implications for public-health policy.
There is a huge variety of sugar substitutes available. What’s the difference? Is one better for controlling blood sugar levels for diabetes? Is one better for individuals trying to lose weight?
Mosquitoes love sugar – so much so that can delay their search for our blood. Now, their sweet tooth may have revealed an important genetic weapon against the spread of mosquito-borne disease.
A study showed that most baby food products have a high sugar content.
People with a sweet tooth can (partly) blame their genes for their sugar habit. New research shows how the brain also gets involved.
You may think you know everything about keeping your teeth healthy, but what you don’t know might surprise you…
The link that Ronald McDonald House creates between itself and sick children is not just positive, it is sacrosanct.
Many foods that seem healthy contain various hidden fats, sugars and salts. If you’re trying to lose weight, it pays to know where they’re hiding.
Is yogurt as healthy as you think?
If you want to remain lean, this study of mouse diets suggests your fat intake should make up just a fifth of your overall calorie intake.
Children in the UK drink more energy drinks than in any other country in Europe — and many parents are unaware of the health risks.
A new ad campaign from Coca-Cola shows they’re trying to push a “sugar in moderation” line, while many of their products still contain far too much.
Nutrition expert – sugar does not cause type 2 diabetes on its own.
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Associate Professor in Biology and Biomedical Science, Aston University
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Professor of Public Health Policy, Deakin University
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Visiting Academic, Aston Medical School, Aston University
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Accredited Practising Dietitian; Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics, Flinders University
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Associate Professor of Chemistry, University of Richmond
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Chris Forbes-Ewan adalah Sahabat The Conversation.
Retired nutritionist, Defence Science and Technology Organisation
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Associate Professor of Health and Wellness Studies, Binghamton University, State University of New York
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Senior lecturer, University of Adelaide
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Senior Visiting Fellow, School of Medical Sciences, UNSW Sydney
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Associate professor, University of California, Merced
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Professor and Programme Director, SA MRC Centre for Health Economics and Decision Science - PRICELESS SA (Priority Cost Effective Lessons in Systems Strengthening South Africa), University of the Witwatersrand
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Professor in Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Canberra
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Program Director of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Accredited Practising Dietitian, University of South Australia
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Research Fellow, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University, Deakin University
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Clinical Endocrinologist & Associate Lecturer, University of the Witwatersrand
