French parliament votes to levy tax on soft drinks
The tax on sugar and artificial sweeteners will add around 2c to the price of a can. The levy will be used to combat obesity.
View Article‘Sweetened’ love letters spark prison security scare
Inmates who added a touch of sugar to their love letters accidentally set off hazardous material alerts at their New York prison.
View ArticleBreakfast cereals “too high in sugar”, says report
Cereals targeted at children are particularly high in sugar, a new report by Which? researchers says, adding that Lidl Crownfield Conflakes have as much salt as a packet of crisps.
View ArticleEU bans adding sugar to fruit juices
Accordingly, the ‘no added sugar’ claim is being banned from fruit juice labels across the EU.
View ArticleNational Doughnut Day – How did we miss that one?
Ever wondered where the doughnut came from? Turns out they are the food of soldiers.
View ArticleScientists move closer to development of synthetic organs
Scientists from the University of Pennsylvania have made a structure out of sugar on top of which cells can be placed, which could lead to the growth of an organ.
View ArticleDebunked: Does sugar make children hyperactive?
Although we are quick to lay the blame on fizzy pop and chocolate, studies show that they might not have anything to do with hyperactivity.
View ArticleCelebs and sports stars urged not to advertise sugary drinks
The Irish Heart Foundation is continuing its call for the government to place a sugar tax on sugar-sweetened drinks.
View ArticleThe Burning Question*: Do you put the spoon back in the sugar after stirring?
Let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)
View ArticleSmall glasses of cordial have up to five cubes of sugar
Safefood has launched a campaign to encourage parents to give their children water instead of juices and cordials.
View Article16 reasons everyone was mad for 1990s girl magazines
Because they were amazing, obviously. From Mizz right up to More.
View ArticleOpen thread: It’s Pancake Tuesday! How do you like yours?
Happy Pancake Tuesday. Sweet or savoury, we want to know…
View ArticleHow much sugar do you eat everyday? Time to cut it in half
The World Health Organisation is expected to reduce the recommended amount of sugar consumed daily by 50 per cent.
View Article12 problems only those with a sweet tooth will understand
Life isn’t so sweet when sugar is all you eat.
View ArticleDrinking two glasses of fruit juice a day is actually pretty bad for you
A survey by the UK’s health body found that breakfast cereals are pushing children’s sugar levels over the recommended limits.
View ArticleLarge sodas can be sold in New York says court
The city had gone to court seeking a reversal of an earlier decision to block the ban, which was the controversial brainchild of former mayor Michael Bloomberg.
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