Sugar

Modern apples have been selectively bred, but does that make them bad for you? The science suggests otherwise.

Is eating an apple or peanut butter really the same as a snickers bar for blood sugar? We fact‑check viral insulin, meat and sugar claims using current science.

From the Glucose Goddess comparing glucose to cavities to Dr. Berg calling canola oil “engine lubricant,” nutrition analogies go viral. Find out more

While some online influencers argue we should carefully monitor our blood glucose to flatten every spike, others say sharper spikes are beneficial.