Hypoglycemia is a condition that occurs when blood sugar levels are below normal. It usually occurs in people being treated for diabetes, but can also occur in people due to starvation or other medical conditions. Depending on the degree of hypoglycemia, the symptoms of hypoglycemia can vary from mild to severe.

Carbohydrates are often blamed for the obesity epidemic. However, not all carbs are created equal. Processed foods are high in sugar and often unhealthy, while whole, fiber-rich foods are healthy. While low-carb diets may be beneficial for overweight individuals, they don’t necessarily eliminate carbs entirely.

Sugar is an integral part of the foods we consume. But too much sugar isn’t ideal for our teeth or our waistlines. There have been some controversial suggestions that too much sugar may play a role in some degenerative diseases. So artificial sweeteners and artificially sweetened products continue to appeal to consumers.