Sugar

Yes, nutrition advice is often confusing, ambiguous, and hotly debated. But despite all the noise out there these nuggets are indisputable — and often transformative.

We look at nine foods that have earned a healthy reputation, but can undermine your diet if you aren’t careful.

Modest amounts of artificial sweeteners are unlikely to cause much gut distress, but sugar alcohols can wreak havoc.

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When eaten in moderation and in the right situation, sugar isn’t as bad for you as you think.

The jury's still out.

Dr. John Berardi teaches how to control sugar intake, which will lead to lower body fat percentage and an overall healthier lifestyle.

Nutrition is such a crapshoot -- quite literally, sometimes.