Added Sugars and Cardiovascular Disease – Is There a New Cause for Concern?

A recent newsletter post from McGill University reviewed a U.K. study (1) that concluded that consuming higher amounts of added sugars increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines free sugars as monosaccharides and disaccharides that are added to foods and drinks (by manufacturers, cooks or consumers) and includes sugars that are naturally found in honey, syrups, fruit juices and fruit juice concentrates (2).   

 

This is an important...