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Attention sugar lovers: we know you've got a sweet tooth, but did you know that your habits could be sabotaging your immune system? Yep, you heard that right! That innocent-looking cupcake could actually be a sneaky culprit in weakening your body's defence mechanisms. Here’s why.

The short answer? Yes. If you’re looking for reasons to reign in your sugar habits, look no further – we’ll be diving into some of the ways excess sugar consumption can affect your whole body and, ultimately, lower your life expectancy. Now for the long answer – here’s what you need to know.

There’s nothing sweet about what sugar does to our gut, brain and heart. But it’s obesity that we’ve got under the microscope today – after all, our high-sugar, ultra-processed diets are one of the leading causes of the uptick in cases around the globe. With the disease reaching epidemic proportions, it’s time to unveil the deceptively sweet influence sugar has on our bodies. Here are 3 ways your addiction to sugar could lead to obesity.

Jessica Clayton was told she needed to begin kidney dialysis urgently and secure a kidney donor if she wanted to live. The culprit? Lupus. The disease had affected her brain, her joints and her kidneys too – leaving her in a dire situation. This is her story.

Find yourself drifting off at your desk right in the middle of the afternoon? Or perhaps you get a ravenous urge to down a bag of lollies – these are all signs that your blood-sugar levels are out of whack, and your energy is paying the price. Here are 3 unexpected ways to nip this frustrating phenomenon in the bud.

Our high-added sugar diets are throwing our gut microbiomes out of whack, with chronic inflammation on the rise. Luckily, there are a few foods that have the opposite effects – if you’re keen to learn how to quit sugar and eat for your gut, here are 5 anti-inflammatory foods to prioritise. 

It was after a visiting her GP and undertaking tests for the MTHFR gene that Aussie mum and nutritionist Mary-Anne Bennett started to ask questions around her family’s history of chronic disease. She set out on a journey to find some answers – here’s what her genetic testing experience revealed.

We’ve spoken to The Clear Skin Experts founder Asha Evertsz on our latest episode of the Unprocessed podcast to learn all about soothing our skin from the inside out. She revealed the ins and outs of feeling, looking and living well – here are her top tips to heal damaged skin.

Do you feel like you're constantly craving sugary snacks? You're not alone. Many of us struggle with an unhealthy relationship with food, and it can be hard to break the cycle. The good news is that you can detox your gut from sugar and reduce your cravings with a few simple steps. Here’s how.

Are you tired of feeling sluggish and foggy every day? Do you find yourself reaching for the chocolate after a long, stressful day? If so, you might find your mood and emotional regulation both could benefit from adopting a JERF (just eat real food) lifestyle.

Sugar is like that spontaneous, unpredictable friend who takes you on fun – but regrettable – adventures. Just as they leave you with a killer hangover the next day, added sugar can also have some detrimental effects on your body after the high wears off. From skin woes to gut troubles, here are a few reasons added sugar is more trouble than it's worth.

We might feel the most comfortable living in climate of around 22 degrees, but Wim Hof practitioners believe snapping out of that comfort zone in cooler depths may be the key to improved immunity, digestion and mental health. So, how does cold exposure therapy work? Let’s find out.