Tag: Sugar

Honey may not seem the most intuitive weight-loss food, but it may help if you traded your refined sugar intake for this natural antioxidant-rich sweetener. Though it has 17.25 gm of sugar and 64 calories per tablespoon, it may help lower cholesterol, suppress your appetite, and cause less weight gain than if you had sucrose.

About 83% of adults in the U.S love drinking coffee. And a big chunk of them love having their cup of joe first thing...

Demerara sugar is essentially a marginally less refined sugar made during the first pressing of the sugarcane. It contains around 93% sucrose whereas white sugar contains 97–98% sucrose. It has some minerals, but the amount is too little to contribute to your daily recommended levels. So choose it for its rich flavor, not health quotient.

Most people take the time out of our grocery shopping to browse the aisles with chocolates and candies. And, if you're one of them, you're...

Do you find it difficult to lose those last few stubborn pounds even though you are exercising regularly? Unfortunately, you can't get rid of...

None of us are strangers to the dangers of consuming highly processed foods. The increased sodium and sugars, decreased nutrients, and presence of trans...

Fruits have always been considered to be natural superfoods as they are densely packed with nutrients and energy. Growing awareness about the immense health...

If you are trying to be more mindful of the foods you are eating, it is important that you look deeper than just the...

White sugar is nutrient-less and packed with calories, it does not benefit your body in any way. In fact, it has been associated with...

You may notice acne breakouts after eating spicy food, but are the spices to be blamed for the acne? Studies suggest that spicy foods can worsen acne but not cause it. Although there is no direct link, it is believed that such foods increase the body temperature, making you sweat and clogging pores. If you are prone to acne, know the right foods to avoid and follow a balanced diet.

If you're suffering from diabetes, it's essential to stick to a healthy diet. By preparing your favorite food at home, you can make dieting easier. Also, you don't have to cut sweets from your diet entirely; just make sure to eat them in moderation. Other tricks to help you stay on track are to eat a Mediterranean diet, exercise more, and think positive.

Refined carbs are the bad carbs that do you a lot of harm and very little good. These are foods that are processed and refined so much that all the nutrients, minerals, and fibers are removed. Understand what refined carbs are and figure out how much of a part they play in your diet. Takes steps to eat the right carbs and avoid the bad ones by avoiding sugar, snacking healthily, and more.

IBS symptoms can be controlled with your diet. High-lactose dairy products like milk and yogurt can be replaced with almond milk and lactose-free yogurt. High-fructose and fructan foods cannot be digested by the body easily. Therefore, limit their portions and replace them with healthy substitutes. Avoid sugar alcohols, especially in processed foods.

The typical Western diet is full of “bad” refined carbs, but going low-carb is useful for skipping all the junk. Limiting carbs will instantly reduce sugar and the calories that come with it. This leaves more room for protein and fat, two nutrients that increase satiety and fullness. Just be sure to choose “good” sources for lots of nutrients and fewer calories. The lower carb intake will also reduce glucose stores, forcing the body to break down fat for energy.

Weight watchers usually start out any meal by religiously counting the calories in it first. However, the old formula of weight loss being proportionate...