Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels
Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels
Natural Sugar vs. Added Sugar: What's the Difference?
by Mo Mandegar, PhD
on Jun 16 2026
A bowl of raspberries and a can of soda can show similar grams ofsugar, yet your body handles them very differently. The differencebetween natural sugar and added sugar is the fiber and nutrients thatcome with it, not the molecule. Here is how to tell them apart, whyguidelines cap added sugar near 50 grams a day, and how to read alabel in seconds.
Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels
How Much Added Sugar Per Day Is Too Much? The Limits
by Mo Mandegar, PhD
on Jun 09 2026
Added sugar sneaks into yogurt, granola bars, and lattes long beforeit shows up as dessert. The American Heart Association caps it at 25grams a day for women and 36 grams for men, yet the average Americaneats about 71. Here is what counts as added sugar, where it hides,and how to keep your daily total in check without giving up sweetness.
Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels
Are Artificial Sweeteners Actually Worse Than Sugar?
by Mo Mandegar, PhD
on May 26 2026
Diet drinks were supposed to settle the sugar question. The 2023World Health Organization (WHO) guideline reviewed more than 280studies and concluded non-sugar sweeteners do not reduce body fatlong term — and may carry their own cardiovascular and metabolicsignals. Here is what the evidence actually says, and what to dowith it.
