Sugar Facts
What health agencies and published research say about sugar, sweeteners and the body, in plain English. Every number links to the source it came from.
How Much Added Sugar Per Day Is Recommended?
What US guidelines, the AHA, WHO and the FDA label say about daily added sugar, and what Americans actually eat.
Read the article →Added Sugar vs Natural Sugar: What's the Difference?
What "added sugars" and "free sugars" mean, why fruit and plain milk sit outside the count, and what two studies found about honey.
Read the article →What happens to sugar in your body?
A plain-words look at how the body handles sugar and what studies and health agencies report about added sugars, inflammation and addiction.
Read the article →How Do Health Agencies Say to Cut Back on Added Sugar?
The CDC, FDA and Dietary Guidelines name the top sources of added sugar and give steps for drinks, labels and ingredient lists.
Read the article →Erythritol, allulose, monk fruit, stevia: what are they?
What erythritol, allulose, monk fruit and stevia are, plus FDA status, digestive effects and what research says, including the 2023 erythritol study.
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