Posts tagged 'sugar'

A new study from Wall Street bank Credit Suisse exposes the “dietary impact of ‘sugar and sweeteners’ and their role in the ongoing health debate surrounding obesity and diabetes.” The Credit Suisse video — “Sugar: Sweet With a Bitter Aftertaste” — visualises the sorry state of sugar consumption. The harrowing effect of sugar consumption on American waistlines isn’t necessarily new news, but ...

Some worrying statistics have come out of the UK which shows where the contribution to our sugar intake comes from. The statistics are particularly concerning for children. The situation has gotten so bad that several countries (France, Hungary & Mexico) have imposed taxes on sugary goods, particularly soft drinks. Use healthy sugar alternatives to reduce the impact on our lives and the ...

The team at Wellbeing Magazine (www.wellbeing.com.au) have produced this excellent special health report entitled "Sweet Nightmare", which we believe everyone should read. This article, and many more, are available in the latest edition (No 146) of Wellbeing magazine. Click the link below to access the report: WBG146_062-070 Special report

Childhood obesity is a striking problem in the developed world, and as parents we need to consider how we can keep our own children from adding to the ever-growing obesity statistics in Australia. Unfortunately, because there is more and more processed, ready-to-eat food available in stores, and because we have less time to devote to our children on a daily basis, this is often more difficult t...

A recent study conducted by the University of Edinburgh has found that a diet high in meats, fats and sugars could potentially increase the risk of colorectal - or as it is more commonly known - bowel cancer, as we age. While more studies will need to be conducted, this connection between sugars, fats and colorectal cancer could lead to an eventual reduction of the disease if awareness about it...

A Zhejiang University in May of 2009 documented a case where a young man developed severe tooth decay after several years of consuming a large volume of soda on a daily basis. The authors of the study look at the patient’s medical history, probable causes of the decay and erosion, and some ways to protect our teeth from enamel loss. Patient data The patient, a 25 year old bank worker, was a ...

Last month, the government released the 2013 State of Public Health report, and since then all eyes have been on Tasmania – now one of the country’s most overweight and unhealthy states. As a result, health experts are discussing the possibility of introducing a so-called sugar tax in Australia's "Treasure Island”. According to the 2013 State of Public Health, Tasmania now has the second highe...

We’ve all heard about sugar addiction… but is it just an easy excuse for people who don’t want to give up sugar and make the switch to healthier alternatives, or it is a scientifically proven phenomenon? New research by Princeton University suggests that sugar addiction is indeed real, which explains why eliminating this source of sweetness from our diets can initially be very difficult. Acco...

We know there’s a link between type-2 diabetes and soft drinks. But new research conducted at Imperial College London has shown that even drinking a single can of sugary drink per day can increase the risk of type-2 diabetes by as much as 22%. Interestingly, it also suggests that this risk is caused as much by increased insulin resistance caused by excess sugar consumption, as by increased body...

Would you believe that humans had healthier teeth some 8000 years ago? A fascinating study recently published in Nature Genetics shows that our modern day diets are the primary cause of the “permanent state of disease” that is now plaguing our mouths. The research An international team of researchers studied 34 prehistoric human skeletons from Europe. By taking the DNA trapped within the tartar...