She explains that naturally occurring sugars often belong to foods that "also bring fiber, vitamins and minerals that we need." Such nutrients are essential to ward off disease and keep our bodies ...

If you have a sweet tooth, you know how hard it can be to resist delicious treats or an afternoon pick-me-up. Sugar is addictive. It can also hide in many foods we don’t associate with sugar. Most ...

There are many different kinds of sugar substitutes: Artificial sweeteners like aspartame, sucralose and saccharin are typically created in a lab. There are sugar alcohols created synthetically used ...

For years, we've been told that sugar is a major culprit behind the global rise in type 2 diabetes. Now, emerging evidence from BYU researchers adds nuance to that message, suggesting not all sugar ...

Coca-Cola confirms it will start offering Coke sweetened with cane sugar in the U.S. this fall, along with the current recipe that uses high-fructose corn syrup. The announcement came after President ...

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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Kevin Combs of McKeany-Flavell about the U.S. sugar industry's capacity to meet demand for a new Coke drink made with U.S. cane sugar. Fans of Mexican Coke, listen up.

When your blood sugar levels fall within the recommended ranges, it’s a sign your diabetes treatment and management plan is working. You and your doctor can determine your exact blood sugar targets.