Tag Archive for 'Added sugar'

Added sugar intake was positively associated with ischemic stroke and abdominal aortic aneurysm, although the highest risks of most outcomes were found in the lowest intake category; positive linear associations were found between toppings intake and abdominal aortic aneurysm, and between sweetened beverage intake and ischemic stroke, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and abdominal aortic aneurysm; negative linear associations were found between treats intake (pastries, ice cream, chocolate, and sweets) and all outcomes, and between toppings intake (table sugar, honey, jams, and marmalades) and heart failure and aortic stenosis. Image credit: Ernesto Rodriguez.

Drinking Sweetened Beverages Significantly Increases Cardiovascular Disease Risk, Study Suggests

Dec 10, 2024 by News Staff

In a new study published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health, scientists investigated the associations between intake of added sugar and various...

Mediterranean diet is inversely associated with the severity of symptoms related to anxiety and stress.

Mediterranean Diet Reduces Anxiety and Lessens Stress, Study Suggests

May 21, 2024 by Natali Anderson

In new research, scientists from the University of the Sunshine Coast and the University of South Australia found that adherence to a Mediterranean diet...

Consuming 100% orange juice prior to a meal, when compared to an orange drink, suppresses food intake at the next meal and results in lower daily blood glucose concentrations in healthy, normal-weight adults.

Study: 100% Orange Juice Intake Results in Lower Daily Blood Glucose Compared to Orange Drink

Feb 16, 2024 by News Staff

100% orange juice and sugar-sweetened beverages are not equivalent when looking at the impact on food intake and glycemic response, and they should not...

Honey is considered an added sugar. Image credit: Estel Heitz.

American Heart Association: Children Should Consume Less Than 25 Grams of Added Sugars Daily

Aug 23, 2016 by News Staff

Children ages 2 to 18 should eat or drink less than six teaspoons of added sugars daily (equivalent to about 100 calories or 25 grams), according to new...