Do we need to eat less sugar as we get older?

How to avoid consuming too much sugar in your diet as you get older and making healthy food swaps (Alamy/PA) -

As we grow older, our bodies undergo both subtle and significant changes – from a slowing metabolism to fluctuating hormone levels. But how do these shifts affect the way our bodies handle sugar?

To find out, we spoke with Rosie Carr, a registered dietitian and head of health coaching at healthy eating platform SecondNature.io. She explained how our response to sugar evolves with age, the potential health risks involved, and also shared some helpful, practical advice on how to cut down on sugar.