Is that sugar ‘substitute’ really better for you?
How was your Easter? Did you (like the rest of the nation) enjoy...
Sugar – don’t forget the big picture
When it comes to healthy eating, so much is about context. I’ve been...
Ask the experts: Fructose
Q. I’m trying to lose weight, and I read online that fructose — like...
Ask the experts: Coconut sugar
Q: "I’ve heard coconut sugar advertised on the radio. They say it has...
Ask the experts: Raw vs white sugar
Q: "Is there any nutritional benefit in using raw sugar over white sugar?...
Ask the experts: Sugar and fat
Senior nutritionist Rose Carr answers your questions about sugar and fat.
Q. When given the...
Carbs, protein, fats: The new rules
Like all science, the study of nutrition is ever evolving. Senior nutritionist Rose...
How do they produce sugar?
Transforming the sugar cane plant to crystal or liquid form for use is...
Sugar and your body
What really happens when we eat sweet foods? HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr...
Should sugary drinks be taxed?
HFG editor Niki Bezzant looks at the much-debated issue of sugar-sweetened drinks.
What’s the...
Q&A: Is sugar really toxic?
HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr investigates the role of sugar in our diet.
I’ve...
HFG guide to sugar and sweeteners
With so many different sweeteners available, it can be difficult to know which...
Artificial and natural sweeteners
Depending on who you talk to, artificial sweeteners are a useful alternative to...
How much sugar is in that drink?
Rose Carr investigates the amount of sugar found in shop-bought drinks.
1 teaspoon sugar...