Is it true that sugar is toxic?

Influencers often brand sugar as inherently harmful - but not all sweet foods are created equalIts a common myth, says Dr Emily Leeming, a dietitian at Kings College London - and one that thrives on social media. The confusion, she says, often comes from people cutting out sugary foods and feeling better. But that can be because removing ultra-processed sweet treats improves the overall quality of a diet (making more room for wholefoods).Leeming says influencers who call sugar toxic often see it...