Tag: heart health
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The Sweet Danger of Sugar: How Too Much Added Sugar Affects Your Body
Most people know that eating too much sugar isn’t healthy, but many don’t realize how many parts of the body added sugar can affect. Beyond weight gain, excess added sugar has been linked to heart disease, fatty liver disease, high blood pressure, chronic inflammation, and type 2 diabetes. The biggest problem is that much of…
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Trans Fat: The Hidden Fat That Can Harm Your Heart
When people try to eat healthier, they often focus on calories, sugar, or protein. But one of the most harmful ingredients can be much harder to notice – trans fat. Even though many countries have reduced its use, trans fat has not completely disappeared. It can still be found in some packaged foods, baked goods,…