Sugar substitutes add sweetness with little effect on blood sugar, helping manage blood sugar levels. Natural options like stevia, monk fruit and allulose are low-calorie and gentle on blood sugar.

Savvy food scientists and globe-trotting health explorers are always on the lookout for the next best sugar substitute, whether found in nature or formulated in a lab. That means we’ve never had more ...

Managing your blood sugar levels is a key factor to staying healthy, whether you’re living with type 2 diabetes or just looking to prevent it. One simple, yet powerful, change you can make is swapping ...

In today’s world, the growing awareness of health and wellness has led many to question their dietary choices — particularly when it comes to sugar consumption. As delicious as sugary treats can be, ...

For all the flack sugar gets, artificial sweeteners may not have a leg to stand on, either. New research on the artificial sweetener erythritol, which is an ingredient in Truvia, Splenda, and many ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A friend has a family history of diabetes and obesity. She is diligent about eating healthfully and enjoys sharing new recipes and information about food. Recently she mentioned a ...

The World Health Organization has made recommendations for adults and children to reduce their sugar intake to about 58 grams ...

The first sugar substitutes, like saccharine, became commonly used during the First World War when real sugar became scarce. They weren’t a way to lose weight. They were a way to replace what was no ...