On Oct. 16, the Alberta Sugar Beet Growers held their annual harvest tour, and it was a great learning experience for anyone interested in southern Alberta’s agriculture industry. The ASBG is ...

With its gut-supporting probiotics, calcium, and protein, yogurt is a go-to healthy snack. However, not all store-bought brands are as nutritious as others, and some have sugar levels that can rival a ...

Cutting sugar in the first 1,000 days of a baby's life - from conception to the age of two - appears to reduce the risk of developing significant health issues in adult life, say researchers.

The occasional sweet treat likely won’t ruin your health. But too much added sugar at a young age could increase the risk of health complications later in life. Limiting added sugars during the ...

British data shows that children conceived and born during a period of sugar rationing were less likely to develop diabetes or high blood pressure later in life. By Gina Kolata People who were ...

Adjusting child sugar consumption, however, is not easy -- added sugar is everywhere, even in baby and toddler foods, and children are bombarded with TV ads for sugary snacks, say the researchers.

They have provided essential fuel for our body’s most important processes. But now that sugars have been processed into more potent forms and added to so many foods and drinks — sodas, candies, ...

For all of human history, the natural sugars in fruits, vegetables and other plants have served us well. They have provided essential fuel for our body’s most important processes. But now that ...

MOORHEAD (KFGO/KVRR) – American Crystal Sugar Company says the 2024 sugar beet harvest was a record breaker. The company says an estimated 15 billion sugar beets were harvested this year. Other ...

Sugary coffee lovers beware, though. Some of the worst Starbucks drinks have over 70 grams of sugar in one Grande size! Treating yourself to an extra-sweet coffee from time to time is perfectly ...