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Artificial sweetener in wooden bowl on kitchen towel, with spoonful nearby
January 8, 2025/Heart Health

What’s Erythritol? And Is It Bad for You?

Erythritol is found in a range of ‘diet,’ ‘sugar-free’ and ‘keto-friendly’ foods — but research has linked it to heart attack and stroke

Adding spoonful of allulose to mug of coffee
November 4, 2024/Nutrition

What You Need To Know About Allulose

Although allulose is an FDA-approved sugar substitute, more research is needed to understand its safety

Person pouring packet of sugar subsitute in cup of coffee, cell phone on table, spoon in hand
June 28, 2024/Nutrition

Stevia Is Sweet — But Is It Good for You?

Studies and the FDA say this herbaceous alternative is safe in moderation, so go ahead and sprinkle away!

Piles of sugar alcohol
June 17, 2024/Nutrition

What You Should Know About Sugar Alcohols

Often labeled as ‘diabetes-friendly’ or ‘calorie-free,’ these sugar substitutes warrant caution

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Bowl of artificial sweetener with a spoonful
June 7, 2024/Heart Health

Eating Foods With Xylitol Can Be a Risk to Your Heart

Xylitol in processed food can increase risk of heart attack and stroke — but there’s no danger in xylitol in oral care products

Closeup of caramel colored coconut sugar with halved coconuts in background.
October 11, 2023/Nutrition

Is Coconut Sugar Good for You?

It’s touted as a healthier alternative to cane sugar, but basically, well ... it’s still just sugar 

Yacon syrup in small glass jar displayed with yacon root all on a piece of burlap.
August 4, 2023/Nutrition

Is Yacon Syrup Healthy?

All-natural, plant-based and low-calorie, but it can also cause some serious digestive discomfort

water beverages with artificial syrups and sweeteners
July 11, 2023/Nutrition

Is ‘WaterTok’ Healthy for People Who Don’t Like the Taste of H20?

If you can’t bear the standard stuff, TikTok’s ‘water recipes’ may be appealing

raw honey poured into tea cup
June 14, 2023/Nutrition

Substitutes for Sugar: What To Try and What To Limit

Fruit is the best option for a healthy sweetener, but limit refined sugar and artificial sweeteners

monk fruit sweetener and cup of tea
August 5, 2021/Nutrition

Is Monk Fruit a Healthy Sweetener?

Find out whether this natural sugar swap is healthy or hype — and how to use it safely

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