Canadian Sugar Institute Nutrition Info Centre

DYK? CSI's Nutrition Information Centre offers a variety of evidence-based resources about sugars, nutrition, and health suitable for health professionals, educators, and consumers 📰 Resources can be downloaded or order print copies free-of-charge! sugar.ca/resources/reso…

How do expectations shape how the brain responds to sweet tastes? 🧠😋 A new study found that when people expected sugar, non‑nutritive sweeteners felt more pleasant and evoked stronger reward‑related brain responses. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41771736/

Curious what a day in the life of a dietetic intern at the Canadian Sugar Institute looks like? 😊 From reviewing emerging research and monitoring sugars-related news to spotting misinformation and supporting evidence-based communication, no two days are exactly the same. This experience highlights the importance of evidence-based nutrition communication, whether sharing information with health professionals, academics, or the general public 🍎📚 #DieteticInternship #EvidenceBasedNutrition #DieteticStudent youtube.com/shorts/M0XD2k0…

Does sugar cause chronic diseases ❓ The evidence-based answer is nuanced: ➡️ Excess calories from any foods can ↑ risk ➡️ Sugars‑sweetened beverages (beyond energy needs) show associations ➡️ Other sources (fruit, yogurt, cereals) haven’t shown the same effects ➡️ Dietary patterns matter more than single nutrients youtube.com/shorts/pX_BNuo… Find more evidence-based answers to commonly asked questions about sugars here: sugar.ca/sites/default/… #EvidenceBasedNutrition #ChronicDisease #NutritionScience

According to a new systematic review @mari_bueno - for newborn blood draws, a small dose of sucrose, especially with a pacifier, can meaningfully reduce pain💉👶 Authors highlight that context and comparison matter. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41775338/

🩺 Sugars & hypertension: what does the evidence say on sugars? Hypertension = BP ≥140/90 mmHg and diet is a key modifiable risk factor. Dietary guidance focuses on nutrient dense foods + managing sodium & saturated fats intake. When it comes to sugars, evidence shows sugars’ impact on blood pressure depends on food source & excess calories Learn more: sugar.ca/sugars-health/… #EvidenceBasedNutrition #Hypertension #HeartHealth #WorldHypertensionDay

Happy #NationalChocolateChipDay! 🍫 Did you know that sugar plays a key role in chocolate beyond sweetness? It helps balance cocoa’s bitterness, boosts flavour, and works with cocoa butter to improve melt and texture. Explore more about sugar’s functional roles here: youtube.com/shorts/adYDNI3… #ChocolateChips #SugarInFood #SugarFunctions

A very thorough overview of the evidence related to different food and beverage sources of sugars and heart health, and a reminder that sugars can fit within a heart-healthy life - context and overall balance are what matters most!⚖️

📣Novel finding: A systematic review @Nutrients_MDPI of pediatric studies suggested high fructose intake, particularly from sugars‑sweetened beverages, may contribute to asthma risk, though findings are heterogeneous. Stronger longitudinal data are needed. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41978107/

Happy #NationalApplePieDay 🍎🥧 Sugar does more than sweeten apple pie. It helps to tenderize the crust, creates a golden colour and enhances flavour. It’s functional, not just sweet! youtube.com/shorts/TdkAkP3…

Added sugars in Canada, are intakes stable, rising, or declining? 📉 Added sugars intake has gradually declined over the past 20 years 📊 Avg intake ≈11% of energy (close to <10% guideline) 🍎 Fruit is the top source of total sugars 🌿 Moderate intakes align with higher vitamin C & potassium Context matters. Learn more in our Frequently Asked Questions fact sheet series: sugar.ca/sites/default/…

📣New RCT: Glucose intake ⬆️ sympathetic nervous system activity and blunted relaxation‑related sympathetic withdrawal during massage, without altering parasympathetic reactivity😌. Higher blood glucose was linked to better sustained attention performance. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41876065/

When we say we're cutting sugar…we mean literally 😆 Foods with sugar can fit into a balanced diet. It’s not about one nutrient, it’s about overall patterns, behaviours, and context! No extremes. Just the full picture. youtube.com/shorts/q0OxqnC…

We had a great time at the @HalfYourPlate Symposium for Healthcare Professionals 🍎🥕 Loved the insightful sessions, produce industry panel, and conversations with dietitians and food professionals on fruits & veggies, food storage, and balanced diets in a Canadian context!

Carbohydrates & Mental Health: 4 Evidence-Based Reasons You Need Them from @HealthStandRDs #MentalHealthWeek healthstandnutrition.com/carbs-mental-h…

Does sugar cause cavities? It's more complicated than that @PopSci popsci.com/health/does-su…

❗️Secondary meta‑analysis by @TraverseScience of @EFSA_EU's report on sugars found little consistent relationship between free/added sugars and cardiometabolic or weight outcomes by food source (beverages vs foods). Dose–response signals were limited and likely confounded, highlighting major evidence gaps. mdpi.com/2072-6643/18/9…

Our Director, Nutrition & Scientific Affairs, Flora Wang is presenting new research at @CNS_SCN’s 2026 Annual conference! She will be sharing research on the topic of assessing knowledge and perceptions of carbohydrates and sugars among post-secondary students in Canada. We encourage conference delegates to visit Flora, see the research poster and learn more about knowledge and perceptions of carbohydrates!

#CanadianMentalHealthWeek: what we eat can support mental health!🧠 Patterns with more veg/fruit, legumes, nuts, whole grains, olive oil & fish are linked with ⬇️ depression risk (B vitamins + omega‑3s). More processed foods/sweets/SSBs are linked with⬆️risk in some studies. Sleep, movement & stress tools matter too. Learn more: sugar.ca/sugars-health/…

📣 Our latest Sugars Research Digest featuring relevant publications on sugars, nutrition, and health published in March 2026 is now available: conta.cc/3QobT5W Stay tuned as we share results of key publications throughout the month!