It tastes like sugar, but without the calories…sounds too good to be true, right? Well, that’s exactly the case! Marketing has misled us for decades and it’s time for you to hear the bitter-sweet truth about non-nutritive sweeteners. Continue reading “How healthy are artificial sweeteners, actually?”
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Sugar or salt? Which is the worst villain?
“Stop! Don’t add any sugar or salt to your food – they’re both bad for you!” Ah yes, the 2 health villains you’ve heard so much about! They both give your body a hard time, but is one more dangerous than the other? It’s time to put them under the spotlight. Continue reading “Sugar or salt? Which is the worst villain?”
6 Reasons why you should avoid refined sugar
Refined sugar (the kind you find in cakes, sweets, and in your sugar bowl) may be one of the most pointless foods out there. Why? Sure, it tastes good, but all those calories are “empty”! Refined sugar gives you a sudden energy boost, but without any of the important goods, such as vitamins and minerals. Continue reading “6 Reasons why you should avoid refined sugar”
Foods that hide sugar
Are you trying hard to cut back on salt and fat in your diet? Hold on for a second – your salt-free and low-fat foods might be harbouring high amounts of sugar, which can be just as bad for your body.
This is because fat and salt add a lot of flavour to food, and when you take them out, you need to replace them with something. Most of the time, that replacement is sugar. Got your attention now? While we have it, take a look at the top 4 foods that contain hidden sugar. If you’re ever in doubt, check the nutritional label on the packaging to see how much sugar something has before buying it.
Can diet drinks make you fat?
Soft drinks are bad news, we all know it, but if you’re going to have one then a sugar-free version is fine, right? Not quite. Before you reach for your next diet soft drink, here are the top 4 things you need to know about what you’re drinking: