As global bee populations plummet, counterfeiters are selling FAKE honey made from sugar solutions 

A food lab analyzed 110 commonly available honey products and found more than 70 percent were ‘adulterated’ with sugar from beets or corn A food lab analyzed 110 different kinds of commercially available honey Around 70 percent of the honeys were adulterated with other compounds Many honeys are mixed with sugar from beets, rice, or … Read more

McVitie’s is reducing sugar in nine of the nation’s favourite biscuits by up to 10%

McVitie’s has slashed the amount of sugar across nine of the nation’s favourite biscuits by up to 10 per cent.  Recipes for Rich Tea, Chocolate Digestives, Hobnobs, and Ginger Nuts have all been reformulated in order to make the treats slightly healthier. Original Digestives now contain nine per cent less sugar – meaning one biscuit is … Read more

People with Type 1 diabetes may no longer need to use finger-prick tests to check their blood sugar

The end of daily finger-prick tests for diabetics? AI heart monitor ‘can detect dangerously low blood sugar levels’ Scientists used artificial intelligence to detect low blood sugar levels Patients wore electrocardiogram (ECG) monitors 24 hours a day for two weeks Researchers trained a computer system to spot normal and low sugar levels   By Harry Howard … Read more

‘Sugar rush is a myth’: Indulging in sweet treats does NOT improve our mood

Whether it’s ice cream to mend a broken heart, or a fizzy drink for a treat, many turn to sugar when we are feeling down or low on energy. But scientists have now claimed that the resulting ‘sugar rush’ is nothing more than a ‘myth’. They argue there is no evidence indulging in sweet treats … Read more