Sugar

5 Surprisingly Sugary Foods

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It may not surprise anyone that a 20-ounce bottle of soda can contain anywhere from 15 to 22 teaspoons of sugar per serving, but sugar is also lurking in less obvious places.

This Week's Nutrition News Feed

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In this week's news: The World Health Organization doesn't sugarcoat its advice; fruits and vegetables feel the love -- even in school cafeterias; and food labels get ready for their makeover.

How to Cut the Sugar from Summer Drinks

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We consume over three times the daily recommended amount of added sugar each day, and sugary beverages are one of the main contributors to this sugar overload.

Reading List: Alli Linked to Liver Failure, New Sugar Guidelines & Becoming a Locavore

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In this week’s nutrition headlines: the danger in taking supplements, American’s drowning in sugar, and the popular weight loss pill Alli is linked to liver failure.

Farewell, My Sweets: The Sugar Shunning Trend

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If fat was the star dietary villain for the past few decades, sugar is quickly stepping up to take its place.

Sweet Alternatives to Sugar

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Looking for a creative replacement for processed table sugar? These four natural sweeteners can bring new flavors and different levels of sweetness to your favorite recipes.

Nutrition News: Chipotle Unseats Subway, FDA Added-Sugar Label Rules and Soybean Oil Health Effects

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Subway cedes top “healthy” chain spot to Chipotle; FDA to require added-sugar info on labels; and a study says soybean oil may be making us fat and diabetic.

Another Reason to Pass on Artificial Sweeteners

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New research is giving us another reason to question the safety of artificial sweeteners. Researchers concluded that artificial sweeteners may be contributing to diseases like obesity and diabetes. It may be another reason you should swap the pink or blue packet of the artificial stuff for something more natural.

News Feed: Fish and Brains, Sugar in Fruit, Pomegranate Healthfulness

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Eating fish may aid your brain, sugar in fruit beats sugar in soda — plus, parsing pomegranates and health.

Coco Sugar Skulls

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Make and decorate your own sugar skulls.

Chewy Coffee Cookies

Recipe | Courtesy of Food Network Kitchen

Total Time:

2 hours

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How Much Added Sugar Are You Really Eating? 

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This Week's Nutrition News Feed

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In this week's news: Mondays get even more meatless; the world learns what happens when a household bans sugar (hint: a book deal); and coupon-clipping takes a healthier turn.

How to Make Meringue: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Follow these step-by-step tips to learn how to make two styles of meringue: French (as used on a pie) and Swiss (which is cooked and used, for example, in buttercream); then see more in a how-to video.

What's the Difference Between Sugar and High Fructose Corn Syrup?

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How well do you know the sweet stuff?

Cast Iron Skillet Corn Bread

Recipe | Courtesy of Alex Guarnaschelli

Total Time:

55 minutes

423 Reviews

Cinnamon Elephant Ears

Recipe | Courtesy of Ina Garten

Total Time:

25 minutes

63 Reviews

Vanilla Frosting

Recipe | Courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis

Total Time:

5 minutes

138 Reviews