Who doesn't love a little sugar? We humans are hard-wired to seek out the sweet stuff; the energy we get from carbohydrates (including sugars) fuels much of what we do. And, thanks to our cravings – and the fact that sweet treats are more widely available than ever before – we often consume more sugar than is good for us. But what actually happens to our bodies when we eat sugar and sugary foods? Here, with the help of a registered nutritionist and the latest research, we break down the short and long-term effects. 

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