Sugar vs Sweeteners: The Complicated Health Debate
A new podcast explores the complex science of whether artificial sweeteners are a healthier alternative to sugar, featuring expert insights from UK and US researchers. Listen to the full discussion.
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Freeze bread before toasting for gut health, study finds
Experts reveal a simple food science hack: freezing and toasting bread creates gut-friendly resistant starch, lowering its blood sugar impact by up to 40%. A win for health and your wallet.
Hot Chocolate Could Weaken Bones, Experts Warn
Your favourite festive drink may contain more sugar than two candy bars, undermining bone health despite its calcium content. Discover healthier alternatives.
Protect Your Teeth from Sugar: 3 Key Steps
Discover what happens to your teeth seconds after sugar hits them and learn three expert-backed strategies to prevent tooth decay and protect your enamel effectively.
Christmas Spices Reduce Bloating & Blood Sugar
Cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg offer proven health benefits for digestion and blood sugar control, perfect for the holiday season. Discover the science behind these festive flavours.
Orange Juice Gene Study Shows Heart Health Benefits
New research suggests drinking sugar-free orange juice daily for two months can change gene expression linked to better heart function, metabolism, and reduced inflammation. Discover the science behind this simple dietary tweak.
Cilantro's health benefits: from inflammation to anxiety
Discover the surprising health benefits of cilantro, from reducing inflammation and blood sugar to potentially easing anxiety. This ancient herb offers more than just flavour.
Ginger's Health Benefits: Blood Sugar & Brain Protection
Discover how ginger controls blood sugar, protects brain cells and offers 5 proven health benefits. Learn about this winter spice's medicinal properties.
Ultra-Processed Foods Boost Pre-Diabetes Risk 64%
New research reveals a 10% increase in ultra-processed food consumption raises pre-diabetes risk by 64% in young adults. Discover how to protect your long-term health.
Sorbitol sweetener may increase deadly liver disease risk
New research reveals sorbitol, a common sugar-free sweetener, could trigger fatty liver disease by disrupting gut bacteria. Discover the hidden health risks.
Sugar tax expanded to milkshakes and lattes in budget
Wes Streeting announces the sugar tax will now apply to pre-packaged milkshakes and lattes to tackle childhood obesity. Find out how the new levy affects you.
New sugar tax targets milkshakes and lattes
As a new sugar tax targets pre-packaged milkshakes and lattes, we investigate the health impact of your daily coffee habit. Discover the facts and rethink your drink.
Sugar Tax Expanded to Include Milkshakes and Lattes
Health Secretary Wes Streeting announces the sugar tax will now cover pre-packaged milkshakes and lattes to combat childhood obesity. Learn how this policy change aims to cut millions of daily calories.
Sugar tax extended to milkshakes and lattes
UK government expands sugar tax to include milkshakes and pre-packaged lattes from 2028 to tackle childhood obesity. Health Secretary Wes Streeting announces tougher measures.
Sugar tax extended to milkshakes and lattes
Health Secretary Wes Streeting announces the sugar tax will now cover pre-packaged milkshakes and lattes to combat childhood obesity. Discover how this new policy will impact manufacturers and public health.
New sugar tax on milkshakes to fight child obesity
Health Secretary Wes Streeting announces extending the sugar tax to milkshakes, aiming to cut child obesity and tooth decay. A key step in Labour's child health strategy.
Labour extends sugar tax to milkshakes and lattes
Labour is scrapping the sugar tax exemption for pre-packaged milkshakes and coffees in a new obesity crackdown. The move could raise £100m annually. Discover how it affects you.
Sugar tax extended to milkshakes and lattes
Health Secretary Wes Streeting announces the sugar tax will now cover pre-packaged milkshakes and lattes to tackle the UK's obesity crisis. Discover the full implications.
Fern Britton's 5 Stone Weight Loss Journey Revealed
Fern Britton, 68, showcases her impressive five stone weight loss and shares her natural secrets, from ditching sugar to cycling holidays in Italy. Discover her inspiring health transformation.
Healthy snack bars loaded with hidden sugar
New research reveals 64% of 'healthy' snack bars are less healthy than advertised, with some containing a child's daily sugar allowance. Experts demand clearer labelling.
Healthy snack bars contain more sugar than doughnuts
A damning audit exposes 'healthy' snack bars with more sugar than a Krispy Kreme doughnut, misleading parents and fuelling a child health crisis. Urgent government action is needed.
Cloves: More Than Just a Festive Spice
Discover how cloves, the star of pumpkin spice lattes, offer antibacterial protection, blood sugar control, and essential nutrients for your health. Learn more about its surprising benefits.
Root canal treatment lowers blood sugar levels
New UK research reveals root canal treatment can significantly lower blood sugar and improve cholesterol, offering protection against type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
3 questions to tell if you're eating too much sugar
Gut health expert Dr Megan Rossi reveals three simple questions to assess your sugar intake. Discover the difference between natural and added sugars and the health risks of overconsumption.
Celebrity Apprentice's Lapland challenge turns disastrous
The BBC has unleashed a thrilling first look at Celebrity Apprentice's festive special, where business mogul Lord Sugar takes celebrities on a snowy expedition to Lapland that quickly turns disastrous. Watch as the all-star cast faces their toughest chall
100,000 obesity deaths preventable with sugar tax
Groundbreaking research reveals how a 20% sugar tax extension could save thousands of lives and billions for the NHS while tackling Britain's obesity crisis.
Doctor's Diabetes Warning: Don't Ignore This Nighttime Sign
A leading NHS doctor highlights a crucial early diabetes symptom that strikes at night - and explains why you shouldn't dismiss it as normal.
Halloween Candy: The Hidden Addiction Risk
Experts reveal the disturbing truth about Halloween candy and sugar addiction that could be haunting your family's health long after the festivities end.
Coriander's Secret Power: Transform Your Blood Sugar
Groundbreaking research reveals coriander isn't just for flavour - it could be your secret weapon against diabetes and inflammation. Discover the science behind this kitchen staple's remarkable health benefits.
Sugar Hyperactivity Myth: What Science Really Says
New scientific evidence debunks the long-standing myth about sugar causing hyperactivity in children. Discover what the research really says about sugar's effects on behaviour.
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