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Sep 13, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 13, 2026 · Patty Minta, RD, LDN

    Nutrition Knowledge – Sugar and Children’s Health (opens the original)

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    Sugar can be a concern for parents, especially when it comes to behavior and long-term health. When kids head back to school and we have less control over what they choose to eat, it is important to keep sugar in perspective. Educating our children, even from a young age, about what foods are healthy for us and why, gives a base of knowledge regarding nutrition. Explain what foods are protein foods: important for building muscle so they can run, play, carry their backpack, sports bag or musical

  2. Article · Aug 19, 2026 · Patty Minta, RD, LDN

    Nutrition Knowledge – Sugar and the Gut Microbiome (opens the original)

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    The gut microbiome—made up of trillions of bacteria living in the digestive tract—plays a central role in digestion, immune function and overall health. What we eat shapes this environment, and sugar can influence how these bacteria grow and function. Gut bacteria rely on components of the foods we eat for fuel. Some bacteria are beneficial and support health by producing compounds that protect the gut lining and reduce inflammation. Others can become more dominant when the diet is low in nutrie

  3. Article · Jul 13, 2026 · Patty Minta, RD, LDN

    Nutrition Knowledge – Sweet Heart (opens the original)

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    Sugar is often discussed in relation to heart health. Excess added sugar can contribute to certain risk factors for cardiovascular disease, even though it is not the only driver of cardiovascular health. One way sugar can affect the body is through its impact on triglycerides, a type of fat found in the blood. Diets high in added sugars—particularly from sugar-sweetened beverages and highly processed foods—have been linked to elevated triglyceride levels. Over time, higher triglycerides can incr

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