Sugar

Economy 2023-12-12T10:52:01Z

Giant food companies are quietly ruining your favorite snacks — and hoping you don't notice

From Coke to Nutella, your favorite treats are being ruined by a sneaky ploy known as 'flavorflation.'
Health 2023-09-06T15:43:26Z

4 things that could help you live a long, healthy life, according to a longevity scientist

Dr. Heidi Tissenbaum, who studies the effect of added sugar on longevity, shares her tips that could help extend your life.
Health 2023-08-18T11:16:56Z

Your favorite iced summer coffee could contain 46 teaspoons of sugar — the same as drinking 5 cans of Coke

As more and more people opt for iced over hot coffee, Insider compared the sugar content of drinks from popular brands including Starbucks and McDonald's.
Health 2023-08-04T18:08:25Z

Sugar can wreck your health. Here's what you should watch out for and how to cut back, according to a dietitian.

Just 6 teaspoons of added sugar per day is the limit to stay healthy, research suggests. Here's how to reduce your intake while still enjoying treats.
News 2023-07-06T16:49:15Z

Michelle Obama said a doctor told her the food she was giving her daughter was impacting her health: 'One of the worst feelings I've had as a parent'

In an essay for Oprah Daily, Michelle Obama recalled getting a wake-up call from her pediatrician about the impact of feeding her kids processed food.
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Markets 2023-04-13T10:00:00Z

The housing market's fluctuations of the last year have left the best forecasters torn on what home prices will do in 2023

Insider's Phil Rosen breaks down why economists can't seem to agree on what comes next for the up-and-down housing market.
Markets 2023-04-12T14:56:09Z

Sugar prices spike to a decade high on rising worries of a global shortage

Sugar prices in New York rose nearly 2% Wednesday and have surged 19% so far this year.
Play Icon A triangle pointing right. It indicates that this type of media can be played or that the linked content is playable. Food Wars 2023-03-24T11:04:25Z

All the differences between Red Bull in the US and the UK

From calorie count to portion sizes, we wanted to find all the differences between Red Bull in the US and the UK. This, is Food Wars.
Play Icon A triangle pointing right. It indicates that this type of media can be played or that the linked content is playable. So Expensive 2023-03-17T11:00:00Z

Why wild panela sugar is so expensive

In Colombia, depending on where it is made, panela can cost up to 17,000 pesos per kilogram. In the US, it can cost 20 times more than white sugar.
Health 2023-02-27T19:50:28Z

Consuming low-calorie sweetener may increase your risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds

Erythritol, an artificial sweetener found in Splenda packets, was linked to enhanced blood clotting and heart attack risk in a new study.
Health 2023-01-09T16:45:40Z

Why you crave sugar when you quit alcohol during Dry January, and how to curb your sweet tooth

If you give up alcohol, you may gain — or exacerbate — a sweet tooth. Allowing yourself a treat, grabbing fruit, or turning to exercise can help.
Health 2023-01-04T21:59:35Z

Men who drink one soda or sugary drink per day have higher risk of hair loss, new research suggests

A habit of drinking sugary sodas, juice, or energy drinks daily may be linked to higher risk of hair loss in younger men, scientists have found.
Health 2022-11-24T16:56:13Z

Tom Brady said Thanksgiving is the only day a year he says 'screw it' to his strict diet

Tom Brady's strict diet excludes foods like dairy, sugar, gluten, and processed meats, except for on Thanksgiving, he revealed on his podcast.
Health 2022-10-26T13:46:59Z

Dentists reveal 6 of the worst Halloween candies for your teeth, and 2 you should eat instead

Dentists say chocolate and caramel apples are better options for Halloween than sticky candies like gummies.
Premium Strategy 2022-09-08T15:28:00Z

The CEO of a plant-science startup that's raised $27 million shares the biggest lessons he learned about pitching investors while at Y Combinator

Tom Simmons says Y Combinator was crucial for Supplant. "If we hadn't gotten in at that point, our success would've been a totally different story."
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Health 2022-06-15T11:09:30Z

Drinking sugary drinks like soda, even just one a day, is linked to higher risk of liver cancer, a new study suggests

A daily habit of drinking sugary drinks like sodas may be linked to higher risk of liver cancer because of side effects from added sugar.
Economy 2022-05-25T07:58:07Z

Sugar is the next food you might have a hard time getting your hands on as India announces it's limiting sugar exports

India's government is capping sugar exports at 10 million metric tons for this current marketing year, which runs through September.
Markets 2022-05-21T08:00:00Z

From burgers to breakfast cereal, some key ingredients are being hit by food export bans — industry experts tell us what might be next

Countries are increasingly imposing food export bans and its amping up prices worldwide. Experts say these prices won't die down any time soon.
Health 2022-01-21T23:01:50Z

Why high-fructose corn syrup isn't causing America's obesity epidemic and what's really at fault

High-fructose corn syrup is often accused of being less healthy than other sugars, but what matters is how much sugar you're eating, not what kind.
Play Icon A triangle pointing right. It indicates that this type of media can be played or that the linked content is playable. Science 2021-12-27T18:53:16Z

Dietitians debunk 10 sugar myths

Dietitians Mary Matone and Meredith Rofheart debunk 10 sugar myths. They talk about myths about sugar and diet, honey, and high-fructose corn syrup.
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