Chemically, there are many different types of sugar. But for dietary purposes, there are only two kinds of sugars you need to concern yourself with: naturally occurring sugars and added sugars.

The simplest explanations are often the most appealing, yet they are also often the most incomplete. For a long time, it ...

Sugars come in many forms, though on a molecular level, they contain only three atoms: carbon, oxygen and hydrogen. Carbohydrate is another word for sugar. The simple sugars are glucose, fructose and ...

In nutrition, sugar refers to simple carbohydrates consisting of one or two basic carbohydrate units such as glucose, fructose, and galactose. Consumers often use “sugar” to describe simple ...

New research shows fructose isn’t just another calorie—it acts like a hormone, triggering fat storage, blood pressure changes, and energy depletion. This unique metabolic pathway bypasses the body’s ...

Sucrose, glucose, and fructose are three common types of sugar that are absorbed differently and have slightly different effects on the body. Whether they occur naturally in foods or are added to them ...

In 2009, an hour and a half lecture about sugar and obesity that I gave to the public was posted to YouTube. Given its scientific content, I wasn’t even sure if my family members would watch it. Three ...

Support local journalism. A digital subscription is incredibly affordable and worth its weight in gold. Click here and subscribe today. When it comes to sugars, fructose is the most controversial of ...

The consequences of consuming sugar in the form of foods and drinks are often not realised by many. Here’s what you should ...