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Explore evidence-based articles on Sugar, including nutrition science, health claims, dietary context and common myths. From Food Facts.

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FACT CHECK
OPINION
Health

Do artificial sweeteners really make you fat?

Influencers claiming that artificial sweeteners make you fat ignore the complex realities of weight gain.
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Colourful fresh whole fruit beside a blood glucose monitor on a light table
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OPINION
Health

Is fruit really "poison" for people with diabetes? Dr Jocelyn Foran's claims debunked

Diagnosed with prediabetes and seen posts saying to cut out fruit? Here we look at the evidence on fruit and managing blood glucose.
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A person reaches up and takes an apple from an apple tree
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OPINION
Health

How viral posts about "unnatural" apples may be missing what the science actually shows

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

Snickers vs. apple and peanut butter: why comparing sugar content alone is dangerously misleading

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...
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