The habit of eating something sweet after meals is deeply rooted in Indian food culture. Many people feel a meal is incomplete without dessert—whether it’s sweets, chocolate, halwa, or jaggery. While ...

Sugar, a simple carbohydrate that provides a quick source of energy for the body, is in many foods and beverages we consume daily—from fruits, vegetables and dairy products, to candy, pastries and ...

Should you eat dessert before or after dinner? Find out which one is relatively healthier.

Stressed about Halloween candy this season? Childhood experiences often shape the attitudes we hold towards sweets as adults. We saw Cookie Monster gobble his way through a box of cookies at lightning ...

Turns out, your sweet tooth may not be shaped by your diet. Findings from a new randomized controlled trial suggest that eating more sweet-tasting foods doesn't increase someone's preference for sweet ...

I’ve had a HUGE sweet tooth all my life. I have also always been very active, and I eat healthy foods. However, I’m nervous that this is not enough to balance my intake of sugary goodies. Now that I’m ...

Sweet potatoes may benefit heart, digestive and eye health, and help fight inflammation. They contain prebiotic fiber, potassium, protein and antioxidant vitamins A and C. Enjoy sweet potatoes roasted ...

Sweet dreams — sweet enough to eat. Eating dark chocolate an hour before bed can help you sleep better, according to experts at Bed Kingdom. “Eating dark chocolate in moderation at least an hour ...

Most people end their meals with something sweet, whether it’s a piece of chocolate, a traditional Indian mithai, or a scoop ...

An Italian study shows that everyday dietary patterns, not just genetics or toxins, may influence Parkinson’s disease risk, highlighting the protective power of fruit and the potential harm of sweets ...

If you have ever tried to “quit” sugar, you are likely familiar with the logic behind it: If you stop eating sweet things, you will stop craving them. This is a cornerstone of many diet trends and ...