Although the brain does require a certain amount of sugar in order to function properly, this type is known as glucose and is found naturally in foods like fruits and grains. It’s fructose, sugar that’s added to processed foods and beverages, that is of far more concern, as consuming excess amounts of it can have long-term negative effects—including these five.
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There is no doubt that sweets are tempting. However, the good news is that you can overcome a sugar craving using these 9 tips!
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A new study from the National Institutes of Health has found that drinking artificially sweetened beverages can increase your chances of falling into a depression. The study monitored the beverage consumption of approximately 264,000 adults between the ages of 50 and 71 from 1995 until 1996, and found that drinks sweetened with aspartame led to […]
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