Energy drinks Shutterstock Unhealthy Ingredient: Too much sucrose, glucose, and caffeine Energy drinks are simply overpriced chemical cocktails with the caffeine content of a strong cup of coffee and a lot of sugar (or scary artificial sweeteners). Here's why you should be concerned: A Universit...
They provide a steady stream of energy – in the form of glucose – that can keep you fueled and feeling full for a longer period of time. Examples of healthy, highly nutritious sources of complex carbs include whole grains, vegetables, legumes and nuts. Refined grains, which have been ...
Added sugars: When you order milkshakes, ice cream, desserts, or frozen coffee drinks from a fast-food chain, you'll be getting more added sugar than you may want. The AHA recommends women stick to around 25 grams of added sugar per day and men stick to no more than 36 grams because...
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The term "non-nutritive" speaks for itself. It's one thing not to bring nutritional value to the table, and another thing entirely to bring actual harm. In May 2023, theWorld Health Organizationreleased new guidelines which recommend "against the use of NSS (non-sugar sweeteners) to control...