Sugar, or glucose, is a major source of energy for the body, but consuming too much or too often can have negative health effects. Sugar begins entering your bloodstream within minutes of eating and ...

Sugar metabolism refers to the process by which the body breaks down carbohydrates into sugars, including glucose and fructose. The body uses these sugars as a source of energy. The body metabolizes ...

Are you a lifelong sweet tooth (a sugar addict)? Can’t finish a meal without something sweet to top it off? Does your stomach have a “reserve tank” purely for sweets? Me too. I could be completely ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Okay, okay, we get it: Eating a pint of Ben and Jerry’s every night while watching Friends for the ...

Amelia Ti is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) based in NYC. She completed her Bachelor's in Nutrition & Dietetics at NYU and Master's in Applied ...

You’re probably used to seeing diet sodas made with artificial sweeteners like aspartame and sucralose. But now there are fresh-sounding sodas with zero grams of sugar or no artificial sweeteners that ...