Sugar, gut health, and the microbiome are now part of the same conversation. For years, many people thought about sugar mainly in terms of calories, weight, cavities, or blood sugar. Today, researchers are looking deeper. They are studying how added sugar may affect gut bacteria, inflammation, immune balance, and the way the body responds to […]
Tag Archives: sugar
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Jul
Jul
Sugar and Alzheimer’s disease is a topic many families think about when they start paying closer attention to food, aging, memory, and brain health. Maybe a parent is becoming more forgetful. Maybe a family history of dementia raises concern. Or maybe someone simply starts asking a practical question: Can too much sugar affect the brain […]
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Jun
Jun
Sugar and hyperactivity in children is a topic many moms think about after birthday parties, lunchbox treats, or sugary drinks. A child eats a very sweet snack, drinks a sugary beverage, or comes home from a party full of candy. Then, a little later, something changes. There may be more energy. Patience may disappear. Focus […]
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May
May
When people look for a better sweet snack, one question comes up again and again: Is honey better than refined sugar? The honest answer is this: honey and refined sugar both contain sugars, but they are not the same ingredient. They come from different sources, go through different processes, and may behave differently in the […]