It’s crunch time. A Missouri registered dietitian has examined the differences between baked and fried chips — and her findings are likely to shock you. Gaby McPherson analyzed the nutrition content of a “typical single-serving bag” of both offerings to determine whether the lower-fat alternatives are actually healthier. She published her results Monday on the … Read more
Your milk and cookies just got a little bit more expensive. The price of sugar and sweets could rise 5.6% in 2024 after an extreme drought in Thailand and India caused another bad crop year. This comes as US consumers already saw sweets prices rise 8.9%, which is well above historical averages, according to the … Read more
An Australian couple with 32 years between them has opened up about the realities of being in an age-gap relationship. When Scarlett, 24, started talking to Scott, 56, online back in 2019, she never imagined that he would end up being the love of her life. The young woman explained to news.com.au that she was … Read more
Just go 4 it — an Australian dietitian is sharing the four “food rules” to follow in 2024 to lose weight. Susie Burrell, author of “The 30-Day Reset Plan,” swears by these four guidelines: limit sweets to once a day, avoid fried food, abstain from alcohol until Thursday, and indulge in only one coffee with … Read more
Just about anything can happen when you’re walking down Bourbon Street in New Orleans, and ESPN learned that the hard way Monday night, The network gave its viewers more than just a scenic shot of the famed NOLA street during a commercial break. The ESPN camera operator caught a woman flashing her right breast toward … Read more
Determined to give up sugar after plowing your way through one too many cookie platters over the holidays? You wouldn’t be the only one making that your New Year’s resolution. Now, to keep it. Easier said than done — we as human beings are pretty much hardwired to lust after the sweet stuff, according to … Read more
That’s a latte sugar! A Californian has gone viral for his festive Starbucks drink order, which critics are calling “diabetes in a cup” and “a very expensive McFlurry.” “My home girl just put me onto the greatest drink of all time u guys need to try asap,” Amit Kalra tweeted last week with a picture … Read more
Trick or treating isn’t just for the kiddos. All the grown-up ghouls and goblins who break into the candy stash after the kids have gone to bed can also make it wine o’clock, too. Wine influencer Kimberlee Lizakowski, known online as That Blonde Wino, revealed the perfect wine and Halloween candy pairings to help you … Read more
All-too-common fructose — found in table sugar and high fructose corn syrup, used widely in everyday foods like ketchup — has long been considered a major reason why Americans pack on the pounds. Now, scientists say they’re closer to figuring out exactly what makes the suspect sweetener such a sticky business for those struggling to … Read more
These candlemakers are sure to cause a stink after sharing the seasonal smells that they say are tacky and basic. Jennifer Sturgill, of Unplug Soy Candles, and Heidi Stojanovic, of Foton Candles, recently gave their two scents on fall’s most unsophisticated smells in an interview with Livingetc. “With the changing of the seasons, it’s officially … Read more
Extreme weather has dealt major blows to the sugar industry worldwide this year, which could cost you more cash to fill up the trick-or-treat bags. “This has been a very tough year for global sugar. If you look at the top ten producing countries this year, six of them have had extreme weather,” Chief Meteorologist at … Read more
This is absolutely glazy. Popular TikToker and Food Network Champion Bobby Parrish, known by his username as @FlavCity, has revealed a large cup of Dunkin’s Pumpkin Swirl Frozen Coffee contains as much sugar as 14 glazed donuts — 185 grams, to be precise. In the video, which has already reached over 2.5 million views, he … Read more
Coca-Cola’s newest mystery flavor is here — and it was created by AI. The limited edition drink, Coca-Cola Y3000 Zero Sugar, was co-created by human and artificial intelligence and will allow fans to “imagine what the future tastes and feels like.” “We hope that Coca‑Cola will still be as relevant and refreshing in the year … Read more
If you’ve jumped on board the quitting sugar movement or decided to give Sugar-Free September a go, you’ve likely considered trying out artificial sweeteners. And we get it – artificial sweeteners seem like the ideal solution, offering the promise of sweetness without the guilt. Plot twist: They could be causing more harm than good. So, what’s a sugar-free woman to … Read more
Sixto Diaz Rodriguez, the Detroit, Michigan, singer-songwriter whose unusual rise to fame was documented in the Oscar-winning documentary “Searching for Sugar Man,” has died. He was 81. The musician’s death was confirmed on his website Wednesday. His cause and location of death has not been revealed. “It is with great sadness that we at Sugarman.org … Read more
This is soda pressing. Older women who drink just one sugar-sweetened beverage a day have a “significantly higher” risk of developing liver cancer and of dying from chronic liver disease, according to a study published Tuesday in the medical journal JAMA. The research found that postmenopausal women who consumed at least one sweetened soft drink … Read more
You’re lovin’ it — but is it too good to be true? A McDonald’s employee revealed how the fast food chain’s iced tea is made — and she claims it’s a lot sweeter than most customer’s might think. TikTok user @gia2bad claims she’s letting viewers in on how the beloved drink is really made, leaving … Read more
One in six Americans eat dessert every day, according to new research. A survey of 5,000 Americans evenly split 100 per state found that those from Tennessee are most likely to eat dessert every day (25%), followed by those from Colorado, Louisiana and North Carolina (22% each). On average, respondents crave something sweet at 2:30 … Read more
Sugar, oh, honey, honey! A study published last week in the journal Philosophical Transactions found that fructose intake fuels obesity and conditions such as diabetes and fatty liver disease. The World Health Organization defines being overweight as having a body mass index over 25, while obesity is a BMI over 30 — which more people across … Read more
A SCOBY may look pretty gross, but new research suggests the bacteria and yeast glob could help Type 2 diabetics lower their blood sugar levels. The study found participants who consumed 8 ounces of kombucha for four weeks saw their blood sugar levels decrease from 164 to 116 milligrams per deciliter. Scientists from Georgetown University, … Read more