All articles tagged with #sugar reduction
For people with Type 2 diabetes, the best approach remains reducing sugar and refined carbs, and current science suggests caution with sugar substitutes, emphasizing a balanced diet over reliance on artificial sweeteners.
Starbucks is testing healthier menu options like coconut water drinks and agave-sweetened syrups to attract health-conscious customers and reverse sales declines, amid broader menu overhaul efforts.
Israeli nutrition experts emphasize reducing processed sugars, focusing on real foods, and understanding the importance of food quality over calorie counting for better health, especially during summer. They debunk myths about fad diets, highlight the benefits of metabolic nutrition and moderate intermittent fasting, and recommend cooling, hydrating foods and balanced protein intake to support metabolic health and weight management.
President Trump announced that Coca-Cola will start using real cane sugar in its U.S. sodas, moving away from high-fructose corn syrup, though the company has not confirmed this change. The switch would be complex due to supply chain adjustments, and Coca-Cola has historically used cane sugar in other countries. The move aligns with broader health initiatives to reduce artificial ingredients and sugar in beverages.
President Trump announced that Coca-Cola will start using real cane sugar in its US products, moving away from high fructose corn syrup, possibly in response to consumer demand and health considerations, though details on recipe changes are yet to be clarified.
Experts suggest that reducing sugar in your diet doesn't mean eliminating your favorite foods. Small steps like checking nutrition labels for added sugars, replacing sugary foods with healthier options, and cutting down on sugar in recipes can help. Pairing carbs with proteins or fats, avoiding sugary drinks, and prioritizing whole foods are also effective strategies. These changes can help maintain stable blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of health issues like diabetes and heart disease.
Israeli companies are developing innovative solutions to reduce sugar consumption and provide healthier alternatives to artificial sweeteners. Incredo Sugar by DouxMatok allows manufacturers to use 30 to 50 percent less sugar without sacrificing sweetness. CarobWay offers a low glycemic index sweetener derived from carob fruit, which promotes wellbeing and has a mild caramel flavor. Ambrosia Bio aims to produce allulose, a naturally sweet carbohydrate, from low-cost feedstock using an enzyme catalyst. Better Juice has developed sugar-reduction beads that convert juice sugars into non-digestible fibers, reducing simple sugar content by up to half. Amai Proteins has created a mass-market sugar substitute made from sweet proteins found in the jungle, while Sante from Lycored is a tomato-derived concentrate that enhances taste and reduces the need for added sugar and salt in food products. Additionally, Sweet Victory chewing gum uses a natural botanical to curb sugar cravings, and Fruitlift from Gat Foods replaces table sugar in breakfast cereals with a natural liquid composed of 90% fruit components.
Pepsi has unveiled its first major rebrand in 15 years, featuring a new logo with a retro feel. The iconic 'globe' design has been straightened out, and the wordmark is now a bold, upper-case sans serif in the middle of the logo. The new version features bold, black text, designed to highlight a move away from high sugar content. Standard Pepsi will now contain 57% less sugar. The initial response to Pepsi's new logo seems largely positive, with many praising it as a modern nod to the past.