Have you ever found yourself standing in the grocery store, reading a food label, and wondering, “Wait, what’s the difference between sugar versus carbs?” With so many nutrition terms being thrown ...

Senior Lecturer and Discipline Lead in Nutrition, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, CQUniversity Australia According to social media, carbs come in various guises: naked carbs, net carbs ...

Despite its nefarious reputation, sugar exists in nearly every type of food we eat. In fact, glucose (one type of sugar) is the primary fuel source for the brain, according to research, and is vital ...

Apple pie can spike your blood sugar, but the degree to which it does this will depend on the recipe. Considering the simple and complex carbs in your apple pie can help you manage your blood sugar.

Both cane and beet sugar are harvested from plants and used to produce sucrose, which is then refined into a white granulated sugar, brown sugar, or molasses. Cane and beet sugar are chemically ...

In recent years, sugar has become a hot topic in discussions about health and wellness. It’s not surprising, given the increasing awareness of diet’s impact on overall health. But how does sugar ...

Glucose-galactose malabsorption (GGM) is a rare metabolic condition. It occurs when a genetic variation makes the body unable to properly absorb the simple sugars glucose and galactose. Sugars are the ...