Hold the cream and sugar: black coffee linked to lower risk of death

Healthline: Hold the Cream, Sugar — Black Coffee Is Good For Your Heart, Study Finds

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Hold the Cream, Sugar — Black Coffee Is Good For Your Heart, Study Finds

Science Daily: Black coffee, longer life: The science behind your morning perk

Sugar (/ ʃʊɡər /) is a class of sweet-tasting, soluble carbohydrates, many of which are used in food. Simple sugars, also called monosaccharides, include glucose, fructose and galactose.

The healthiest natural sugars are raw honey, coconut sugar, date sugar, and pure maple syrup. However, they are still high in sugar and should be consumed in moderation.

Eating too much sugar is well known for raising the risk of obesity and diabetes, but many people may be surprised to learn that their taste for sugar can have a serious impact on their heart health.

Sugar is not just a source of calories—it’s a powerful substance that alters brain chemistry. Research shows that sugar stimulates the brain’s reward pathways in ways strikingly similar to addictive drugs like cocaine.

Sugar, any of numerous sweet, colorless, water-soluble compounds present in the sap of seed plants and the milk of mammals and making up the simplest group of carbohydrates. The most common sugar is sucrose, a crystalline tabletop and industrial sweetener used in foods and beverages.