Blood sugar (glucose) is the main type of sugar in your blood. You get it from the carbohydrates you consume. Glucose is the primary source of energy for your body’s cells, tissues, and organs.

Look out for ‘natural brown sugar’ from good-quality brands, which will have more molasses and minerals and will not have been artificially treated. Demerara sugar from Guyana is the most ...

If you want to reduce the added sugar in your cakes it can be difficult to know where to start. Many sugar substitutes are expensive and cutting out sugar can ruin a bake. Happily there are some ...

Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics ...