Processed white sugar is considered bad for health, citing risks of diabetes and weight gain.

Sugar is an integral ingredient in the kitchen, from sweetening up chocolate chip cookies to enhancing the flavors of meat. But with all the different kinds of sugar available -- white, brown, coconut ...

The more low-sugar diets circulate, the more you might push away the fruit plate because of the sugar content. But are ...

New research suggests the health risks of ultra-processed foods may stem from more than their sugar, salt, and fat content.

Research shows that fructose, especially in ultra-processed foods, may increase the risk of metabolic diseases. Image Credit: Ivan Solis/Stocksy Fructose is a simple sugar that is found both naturally ...

Even in moderation, consumption of ultra-processed foods is linked with measurable increases in risk for chronic diseases, according to research from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at ...

Agave syrup in a glass bottle next to the plant - Nigma Photography/Shutterstock As sweet as it is, processed sugar has long had a reputation for not being good for ...

Junk foods face new federal warning. New U.S. Dietary Guidelines urge less processed food and added sugar, more real foods. Protein intake recommendations increased to 1.2–1.6 grams per kilogram of ...

Ultra-processed foods have become a major part of modern diets. Many people eat them every day because they are convenient, inexpensive, and widely available. Breakfast cereals, packaged snacks, soft ...