Tag: Sugar

Canadian government should tax a sweet tooth

Sugar taxes aren’t about punishment—they nudge people toward less sugary alternatives.    Growing up, I saw firsthand the impact a refined sugar tax would have had on my nutritional choices. Obese and at risk of becoming a Type 2 diabetic, I spent most of my allowance on candy, binging for days.    If...

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QJ Health: Sugar's bittersweet side

It seems as though we’re constantly bombarded not only by the latest ‘superfood’ that we should be eating (acai, chard, coconut oil, etc.), but also with the newest ‘evil food.’ The most recent of which is none other than our favourite sweetener — sugar. Recent studies have shown that there’s increasing...

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