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By Courtney Gaine, The Daily Caller
April 10, 2015
The dilemma of the low-hanging fruit has plagued mankind since the beginning of time. But history has proven that while it is tempting to address a problem by focusing on the most attainable goal, rather than the most appropriate, it just doesn’t pan out in the long run.
We would be well-advised to remember this as we search for solutions to the ongoing obesity epidemic.
Currently, many purported health advocates are targeting all-natural sugar as public enemy number one in the fight against obesity. And while this tactic might result in a quick win, especially given the negative coverage of all-natural sugar in recent years, it’s an oversimplified approach to a complex problem and simply not supported by scientific evidence and solid data.
Click here to read Dr. Gaine’s full opinion piece at The Daily Caller.
association between added sugars intake and BMI
October 26, 2022
You probably have both white and brown sugar in your pantry right now, but unless your recipe specifies, how do you know which one to use? The two types of sugar look different, but we wanted to know if that’s the only factor that sets them apart. To learn more, we spoke with Courtney Gaine, President, and CEO of The Sugar Association, about the difference between white and brown sugar.
October 13, 2022
There is no doubt that autumn is one of the most exciting times of the year for the world of sugar. The sugarbeet and sugarcane harvests start, Halloween is around the corner, and Thanksgiving and Christmas aren’t far away. This month, there is a new day to celebrate — the first ever National Real Sugar […]
October 12, 2022
The sugar industry will come together to mark the first annual National Real Sugar Day on Oct. 14 as a day to celebrate real sugar with the people who bring it from farm to table, and those individuals who enjoy it as part of a balanced diet. “As the gold standard for sweetness, real sugar […]
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