Food & Nutrition

Aspartame is an ingredient in sodas

Artificial Sweetener Review: Aspartame

Aspartame is one of the most studied (and somewhat controversial) substances in the food world. It is widely used in foods and beverages and is considered a low-calorie alternative to...

Sucralose is another ingredient in protein bars.

Artificial Sweetener Review: Sucralose

As you consider replacing the sugar in your diet with other alternatives, sucralose will likely come up as an option. Consider its merits and drawbacks as you clean up your...

How Sugar Impacts Dental Health

How Sugar Impacts Dental Health

Everyone has heard that sugar causes cavities, but what are the repercussions from those cavities, aside from needing extra trips to the dentist to get fillings? Dental health directly impacts...

How Does Sugar Promote and Impact Inflammation in the Body

How Does Sugar Promote and Impact Inflammation ...

Sugar can impact your body and health in various negative ways, and one of the mechanisms by which it causes damage is through chronic inflammation. Read on to learn more...

How Sugar Contributes to Stress

How Sugar Contributes to Stress

Feeling a more stressed than usual? Sugar may be one reason you have increased stress levels. Learn about the different ways in which sugar consumption contributes to stress and takes...

Sugar's Impact on Hypertension

How Does Sugar Contribute to a Spike in Blood P...

Your heart is an amazing organ that never takes a break. When blood pressure increases, however, it forces your heart into overdrive, which can have lasting and devastating consequences. Read...