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sugars

Scrutinize those sweeteners

A dietitian offers helpful tips to reduce your consumption of super-sweet additives.

Navigating the yogurt aisle

Mankind has complicated this centuries-old favorite. A few practical guidelines can help you simplify your yogurt expedition.

A likely sleep thief: The carb-heavy meal

Overconsumption of refined carbohydrates—especially foods with added sugars—could lead to insomnia.

Study: Cutting carbs may lead to a-fib

Electrolyte abnormalities, dehydration and inflammation are all potential side effects of low-carb diets—and they all create conditions that can lead to heart malfunctions.

Where is the sugar hiding?

Find sweet saboteurs and learn how to keep your healthy eating on track.

Sweetened drinks not so sweet for your ticker

Added sugars raise risk of heart troubles and stroke.

Fat no longer the focus of dietary guidelines

'We really need to sing it from the rooftops that the low-fat diet concept is dead.'