Sugar

Climate change and severe drought in India have driven global sugar prices up by 15 percent, threatening food supplies, farmers' livelihoods, and the nation's ethanol energy goals.

Struggling with afternoon sweet cravings? Discover five smart, delicious alternatives like nuts, whole fruit, and cinnamon that satisfy your sweet tooth while keeping you full.

The Super El Nino climate phenomenon is triggering a severe global sugar shortage, pushing international food prices to three-year highs and threatening to stoke inflation in Israel.

In recent years, supermarket shelves have become an arena crowded with products marketed as "diet," "0% fat," and "whole wheat," or those displaying images of fitness and nature. However, studies and recommendations from health organizations indicate that a health halo does not guarantee that the product itself is nutritionally superior. At the same time, studies on sweeteners and ultra-processed...

India has sufficient sugar stocks to meet demand during the holiday season, and the price surge is due to speculative buying rather than an actual supply shortage. The government has permitted the duty-free import of one million tons of raw sugar.

Summer is the season for fruit, but balance is key. Clinical dietitian Dr. Shaun Portal explains why the Ministry of Health recommends two to three servings a day and why whole fruits are superior to juices.

Is a plate of rice really equivalent to a pile of sugar, and should every glucose spike be feared? Michal Zafir's video sparked a heated debate. Zafir stands by her message but admits she lacked a solution. Dietitian Yarden Ovadia argues the comparison is misleading — here is the breakdown from both sides.

The former Knesset member comes to the defense of the well-known ice cream chain in the shadow of a 350 million shekel class-action lawsuit, and sharply attacks the reports: "The economic press has already held a trial and convicted."

A historical study conducted in the UK points to a surprising link between limited sugar consumption in early childhood and a reduced risk of developing dementia in adulthood.