The average Briton eats more than 1lb of sugar a week, an all-time high, leading to weight gain, diabetes and possibly cancer. Surprising amounts are found in low-fat and 'healthy' ranges.

When we eat a big meal, the sugar level in our blood rises, but once that meal is digested that blood sugar level falls, taking your energy and mood with it. The problem is, the bigger the meal ...

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