Sugar

Understand the role of sugar in your diet with expert advice on reducing added sugars, healthier alternatives and making informed food choices.

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Is that sugar ‘substitute’ really better for you?

How was your Easter? Did you (like the rest of the nation) enjoy...

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Sugar – don’t forget the big picture

When it comes to healthy eating, so much is about context. I’ve been...

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Spotlight on sugar

Here’s a prediction from me for 2013: we’ll be hearing a lot more...

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Ask the experts: Fructose

Q. I’m trying to lose weight, and I read online that fructose — like...

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Ask the experts: Coconut sugar

Q: "I’ve heard coconut sugar advertised on the radio. They say it has...

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Ask the experts: Raw vs white sugar

Q: "Is there any nutritional benefit in using raw sugar over white sugar?...

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Ask the experts: Sugar and fat

Senior nutritionist Rose Carr answers your questions about sugar and fat. Q. When given the...

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Carbs, protein, fats: The new rules

Like all science, the study of nutrition is ever evolving. Senior nutritionist Rose...

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How do they produce sugar?

Transforming the sugar cane plant to crystal or liquid form for use is...

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Sugar and your body

What really happens when we eat sweet foods? HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr...

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Should sugary drinks be taxed?

HFG editor Niki Bezzant looks at the much-debated issue of sugar-sweetened drinks. What’s the...

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Q&A: Is sugar really toxic?

HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr investigates the role of sugar in our diet. I’ve...

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HFG guide to sugar and sweeteners

With so many different sweeteners available, it can be difficult to know which...

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Artificial and natural sweeteners

Depending on who you talk to, artificial sweeteners are a useful alternative to...

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How much sugar is in that drink?

Rose Carr investigates the amount of sugar found in shop-bought drinks. 1 teaspoon sugar...

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