Healthy Eating
The 6 Healthiest Sweeteners—and 6 to Avoid
Whether you’re baking, adding sweetness to your coffee, or balancing flavors in a savory recipe,...
Healthy Eating
11 Surprising Foods That Contain High Fructose Corn Syrup
High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) is a sweetener made from cornstarch that has earned a...
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The Sweetener Used in Diet Coke May Cause Cancer, WHO Announces
UPDATE: On July 14, 2023, two committees associated with the World Health Organization (WHO)—the International Agency...
Healthy Eating
What Is Sucralose? And Why It’s in Your Food
Sucralose, also known as Splenda, is a zero-calorie sugar substitute sweetener, and it is intensely...
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You’ll Never Lose Weight if You’re Using Zero-Calorie Sweeteners, Advises WHO
For years people have used artificial sweeteners as an alternative to sugar in order to...
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Is Honey Good for You? 9 Effects of Eating It
Honey is one of those pantry items that you can always benefit from just having...
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12 Best Sugar-Free Candies to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
Whether you have diabetes or you are looking for a lower-sugar candy alternative, we’ve got...
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Popular Zero-Calorie Sweetener Linked to Serious Health Risks—Here Are 4 That Are Safe
UPDATE: A recent study conducted by the Cleveland Clinic and published in Nature Medicine February...
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Nonstick Pans, Ultra-processed Foods, & Artificial Sweeteners Are Linked to Cancer, Science Says
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by all of the information out there regarding the dangers...
Healthy Eating
6 Easy (and Delicious) Ways to Use Less Sugar
In partnership with Agave In The Raw. It’s hard to find foods that don’t contain...
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This Sweetener Looks, Crunches, and Tastes Just Like Sugar—But Has Zero Calories
In partnership with All-Purpose In The Raw. Whether you’re a baker, someone who has a...
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The Best Ways to Use Zero-Calorie Sweeteners
In partnership with All-Purpose In The Raw. If you’ve ever reached for a zero-calorie sweetener...
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6 Sweet Things You Can Still Eat on a Keto Diet
In partnership with Monk Fruit In The Raw. If you’re on the Keto diet or...
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6 Secrets You Never Knew About Zero-Calorie Sweeteners
In partnership with Stevia In The Raw. Everyone loves a delicious sweet treat, but consuming...
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Artificial Sweeteners May Increase Risk of Heart Disease & Stroke, Says Study
Many foods and beverages use artificial sweeteners like Equal and Splenda to achieve the taste...
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7 Secrets Juice Companies Don’t Want You to Know
Whether sweet cold fruit juice makes you feel better when you’re sick or takes you...
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What Happens to Your Gut When You Drink Energy Drinks
Sometimes there just aren’t enough hours in the day to get a good night’s rest....
Healthy Eating
This Eating Habit May Wreck Your Gut Health, Says Science
Too much of a good thing may end up punching you in the gut. Many...
Healthy Eating
I’ve Never Liked Zero-Calorie Sweeteners, But This One Blew Me Away
Despite my status as a nutritionist, I’ll admit I have a serious sweet tooth—which is...
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The Best Sweeteners for Your Blood Sugar—Ranked!
Food is one of life’s greatest pleasures, and if you’re like most people, sweet foods...
Healthy Eating
4 Biggest Food Studies About Diabetes You Should Know
Diabetes affects more than 10% of the entire U.S. population, and 90-95% of these individuals...
Healthy Eating
What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Honey
Whether you’re drizzling it on your morning oatmeal or adding it to your afternoon tea,...
Healthy Eating
5 Myths About Alternative Sweeteners, According to a Registered Dietitian
There’s a lot of skepticism surrounding alternative sweeteners after several studies showed that sugar substitutes...
Healthy Eating
How Much Added Sugar Should You Limit Yourself to a Day?
More and more people are becoming aware that limiting sugar intake is important for sustaining...
Healthy Eating
The 15 Different Types of Sugar and How to Use Them
When you think of sugar, a couple types probably come to mind immediately: white sugar...
Healthy Eating
Is High Fructose Corn Syrup Really That Bad For You?
Chances are you’ve heard of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and have maybe even seen...
Healthy Eating
What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Artificial Sweeteners
So you’ve probably seen artificial sweeteners in your diet soda. You’ve also spotted them in...
Healthy Eating
Everything You Need to Know About Allulose—The New Sugar Alternative
Meet allulose, the newest reduced-calorie sweetener that’s taking the health food world by storm. Sold...
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Every Popular Added Sweetener—Ranked!
Out of all the possible factors for the increasing prevalence of metabolic diseases like obesity...
