U.S. infants’ diets are high in sodium, sugar
New research presented at the Experimental Biology conference shows that babies are not eating enough vegetables or whole grains. IFT Daily News
Tag: sugar
Consumer concern over sugar drives substitutes’ sales
Sugar is now the top item consumers are trying to avoid in their diets and is neck-and-neck with calories as the top item they look for on nutrition facts labels, … Continue Reading →
Cutting out processed sugar may improve obese children’s health
A study published in Obesity shows that reducing consumption of added sugar, even without reducing calories or losing weight, may help reduce a cluster of chronic metabolic diseases, including high … Continue Reading →
Extra virgin olive oil may lower blood sugar, cholesterol
A study published in Nutrition and Diabetes shows that compared to other kinds of fat, extra virgin olive oil may have healthier effects on levels of blood sugar and bad … Continue Reading →
UK changes sugar and fiber intake recommendations
The United Kingdom’s Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) released a new report on carbohydrates on July 17 that contained new recommendations for sugar and fiber intake. IFT Daily News
Sugar shown to relieve stress
According to a study that appeared in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, sugar-sweetened beverages can suppress the hormone cortisol and stress responses in the brain. Beverages … Continue Reading →
Nestlé cuts added sugar in Nesquik
According to Reuters, Nestlé SA said it is cutting the added sugar in its Nesquik flavored milk products, the latest in a series of moves by the Swiss food company … Continue Reading →
WHO calls on countries to reduce sugar intake
A new U.N. World Health Organization (WHO) guideline recommends adults and children reduce their daily intake of free sugars to less than 10% of their total energy intake. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
Obese children may crave more sugar
A study published in the International Journal of Obesity shows that children who are obese may overeat because they crave more sugar than slimmer children. IFT Daily News
Artificial sweeteners may increase blood sugar levels
A study published in Nature shows that artificial sweeteners may trigger higher blood-sugar levels in some people and contribute to diabetes and obesity. IFT Daily News