We evolved to like energy-dense foods such as honey, but modern diets tend to include too much sugar. Here’s how to make sure you eat the right amount, at the right time ...

Artificial sweeteners, like aspartame and xylitol, offer sweetness without the calories of sugar. But are they actually ...

Spikes in blood sugar after eating may be more dangerous for the brain than previously thought. In a massive genetic study, ...

Recent studies suggest a connection between higher levels of erythritol — a popular sweetener — in the blood and an increased risk of vascular health issues, such as blood clotting, heart disease, and ...

Every year some 1.3 million Americans are diagnosed with adult-onset, or Type 2, diabetes, a pattern tied to the country's caloric overindulgence. Between 16 and 17 million people have Type 2 diabetes ...

Americans are becoming far more aware of how refined sugar affects their health. In my nutrition practice I hear great ...

Sugar is among the most popular villains in nutritional health conversations. But depending on the content you consume, you may have heard everything from “It’s harmless in moderation” to a suggestion ...