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Sugar Prices Outpace Stocks as El Niño and Brazil's Ethanol Pivot Tighten Global Supply
commodities1 month ago

Sugar Prices Outpace Stocks as El Niño and Brazil's Ethanol Pivot Tighten Global Supply

Raw sugar prices surged 21.5% in August 2026, outperforming the S&P 500 year-to-date. The rally is driven by a severe supply deficit caused by a European heat wave, a strengthening El Niño threatening crops in Asia, and Brazil diverting sugarcane to ethanol due to high oil prices. India's decision to import 1 million metric tons of sugar further tightens global availability, while analysts warn that weather risks leave little margin for error in the remaining harvest.

via CNBC|
#brazil#commodities#el-nino
Dietitian Clarifies Sugar Myths: Why Whole Fruits Differ from Added Sweeteners
health-and-nutrition1 month ago

Dietitian Clarifies Sugar Myths: Why Whole Fruits Differ from Added Sweeteners

Registered dietitian Emily Case of Northwell Health clarifies that natural sugars in whole fruits are not equivalent to added sugars. While whole fruits provide fiber and nutrients that slow absorption, added sugars in processed foods offer empty calories. Consumers should focus on reducing added sugars rather than avoiding natural fruit sugars.

via New York Post|
#dietetics#food-labels#health
Why Your Juice Could Be Aging You Faster After 50
health2 months ago

Why Your Juice Could Be Aging You Faster After 50

Medical experts warn that fruit juice marketed as natural can pose greater health risks for adults over 50 due to high sugar content and age-related metabolic changes. Even though juice comes from fruit, it lacks the fiber of whole fruit and can raise the risks of diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease as sugar is cleared more slowly. Doctors advocate hydrating with water and reserving juice as an occasional treat, while emphasizing the fiber-rich benefits of whole fruit.

via Yahoo|
#aging#diabetes#fruit-juice
One Swap to Boost Gut Health and Cut Cancer Risk
health2 months ago

One Swap to Boost Gut Health and Cut Cancer Risk

Dietitians at a major nutrition conference urge people to ditch sugary drinks to improve gut health, boost energy, and lower cancer risk. Sugar-sweetened beverages are a leading source of added sugar, with a typical can containing about 40 grams, pushing many over the 25–50 gram daily limit and linked to risks like type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease, liver and kidney damage, tooth decay, and certain cancers. While cutting sugar is beneficial, switching to diet sodas may reduce sugar intake but comes with uncertain long‑term effects from artificial sweeteners and potential gut microbiome disruption; current guidance favors mostly plain water, with seltzer or 100% fruit juice in moderation, and coffee/tea without added sugar or cream.

via Business Insider|
#cancer-risk#gut-health#health
Lowering Sweetness in Diet Fails to Curb Cravings or Health Risks, Large Trial Finds
health-and-medicine2 months ago

Lowering Sweetness in Diet Fails to Curb Cravings or Health Risks, Large Trial Finds

A six-month randomized trial found that varying the sweetness level of participants' diets did not alter sweetness preference, body weight, or biomarkers linked to diabetes and cardiovascular health; many participants returned to their previous consumption after the study, suggesting public-health guidance should focus on reducing sugar and energy-dense foods rather than sweetness alone.

via ScienceDaily|
#diabetes#diet#health-and-medicine
Early-Life Sugar Reduction Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
health2 months ago

Early-Life Sugar Reduction Linked to Lower Dementia Risk

A Neurology study of over 64,000 UK individuals born before and after WWII sugar rationing finds that lower sugar exposure before birth and through age two is associated with up to a 23% lower risk of developing dementia later and about a 2.6-year delay in onset, but experts caution the findings show association, not causation, and other wartime-era factors could influence results.

via Fox News|
#brain-health#dementia#early-life-nutrition
Tiny sugar limits in infancy may lower dementia risk, study finds
health2 months ago

Tiny sugar limits in infancy may lower dementia risk, study finds

A UK Biobank analysis of about 65,000 people suggests those who were toddlers around the end of sugar rationing (before age two) had a 23% lower risk of dementia and were diagnosed about 2.5 years later, implying early-life sugar restriction could benefit long-term brain health. However, the study is observational, cannot prove causation, and precise sugar intake is unknown; applicability to today’s children is uncertain despite a consistent emphasis on healthy early nutrition.

via BBC|
#brain-health#dementia#early-life-nutrition
Early-Life Sugar Restraint Linked to Lower Dementia Risk, UK Study Finds
science2 months ago

Early-Life Sugar Restraint Linked to Lower Dementia Risk, UK Study Finds

A UK Biobank analysis of 60,394 people born 1951–1956 found that those whose first 1,000 days overlapped with sugar rationing had a 27% lower risk of dementia and a 46% lower risk of Alzheimer's disease, along with an 11% lower risk of depression and a 20% lower risk of anxiety. MRI data showed younger-appearing brains and larger hippocampus/thalamus volumes in the sugar-restricted group. While not proving causation, the researchers argue that nutrition during the critical first 1,000 days may program long-term brain health, though findings are observational and may not generalize widely.

via ScienceAlert|
#alzheimers-disease#brain-development#dementia
Fruit, Dark Chocolate, and a Smart Sweet Tooth: Oncologists Share Their Go-To Treats
health3 months ago

Fruit, Dark Chocolate, and a Smart Sweet Tooth: Oncologists Share Their Go-To Treats

Three oncologists explain that sugar does not directly feed tumors; the cancer risk linked to sugar is indirect, via added sugars that drive caloric intake and obesity, which is tied to many cancers. They advise minimizing sugar-sweetened beverages—the largest source of added sugar in the American diet—and instead opt for naturally sweet foods like fruit (which bring fiber and antioxidants) or a small portion of dark chocolate. Meta-analyses have linked regular fruit consumption with a lower risk of colorectal and lung cancer; the message is balance, not deprivation, with emphasis on whole foods while keeping refined sugar to modest levels (NCCN guidance suggests under six teaspoons daily).

via AOL.com|
#cancer-risk#dark-chocolate#fruit
Three Everyday 'Healthy' Foods That May Harm Your Heart
health3 months ago

Three Everyday 'Healthy' Foods That May Harm Your Heart

A Mayo Clinic cardiologist warns that common “healthy” options—ready-to-drink protein shakes/yogurts with lots of sugar, protein-fortified granola, and coconut oil—can raise cholesterol and heart-disease risk. She recommends prioritizing whole foods like legumes for protein, fiber-rich grains, nuts and fruit, and staying hydrated to curb salt cravings, helping people protect heart health over time.

via Business Insider|
#coconut-oil#granola#health
Sugary drinks in childhood linked to higher risk of high blood pressure later
health3 months ago

Sugary drinks in childhood linked to higher risk of high blood pressure later

A study of over 25,000 youths followed for 25 years finds frequent childhood consumption of fruit juice, soda and other sugary beverages is tied to a higher risk of developing high blood pressure in adulthood; two or more 12-ounce servings daily raised risk by about 52% compared with fewer than three servings per week. Orange juice showed the strongest association, though misreporting with orange-flavored drinks is possible. Replacing sugary drinks with whole fruit lowers risk by roughly 19–22%, while milk or water substitutes cut risk by about 13%.

via The Independent|
#blood-pressure#childrens-health#drinks