Tag: sugar
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Hidden Sugar in “Healthy” Foods: How Buzzwords Mislead Your Diet
Introduction: The all-too-common sugar trap in “healthy” foods Consumers increasingly seek foods that sound healthy, like e natural granola, plant-based milks, and yogurts promising real fruit. Yet a lot of these so-called healthy options hide added sugars behind clever labeling and buzzwords. Understanding how manufacturers use terms like e word organic, natural, or protein-packed can…
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Hidden Sugar in Healthy Foods: Spot the Buzzwords Early
Understanding the sugar trap in everyday foods Choosing healthier options is a common goal for many shoppers, but the grocery aisles are full of phrases designed to sound healthy while masking sugar content. Terms like all natural,d and organicd, or promises of low-fatd and protein-packedd can lead to a false sense of nutrition. The reality…
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Sugar and Your Body: How to Avoid a Post-Meal Slump
Why sugar feels so good (and why it can backfire) Sugar taps into our brain’s reward system, releasing dopamine and giving a quick sense of pleasure. Historically, this made sense: energy-dense foods helped us survive lean times. Today, with easy access to sugary foods and fewer daily demands for high physical activity, that same sweet…
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Sugar in Your Body: What It Does and How to Avoid a Slump
What sugar does to your body Sugar is more than a tasty treat—it’s a rapid source of energy for your body. When you eat or drink added sugars, your liver and muscles take in a quick glucose surge. That spike gives you a burst of energy, but it’s usually short-lived. Over time, frequent sugar highs…
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Sugar and Your Body: Effects and How to Avoid a Slump Today
Why We Crave Sugar: A Quick Look at Our Biology Sugar tastes great because our ancestors evolved to love energy-dense foods. In hunter-gatherer times, sweet options like fruit and honey were scarce and valuable. Today, sugar is abundant, and the brain still rewards us with a surge of pleasure when we eat it. This biological…
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Like a Slice of Pizza: The Coffee That Sabotages Your Diet
Like a Slice of Pizza: The Coffee That Can Undermine Your Diet October 1 is International Coffee Day, a perfect moment to celebrate the beloved ritual from morning to evening. Coffee often seems harmless, but the toppings we choose can turn a simple cup into a high-calorie, high-fat mini-meal. Understanding the calories hidden in popular…