Monk fruit may be a healthier option than sugar or other sweeteners. The extract has no calories and contains antioxidants to ...

The World Health Organization in 2023 advised against using nonsugar sweeteners for weight control due to a lack of long-term ...

Erythritol, a naturally occurring sugar substitute, may be associated with an increased stroke risk, according to a new study ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sugar, in its simplest form, glucose, isn’t bad for the body, says registered dietitian Natalie Rizzo, nutrition editor for TODAY.

A recent study highlights a cheaper and more efficient method to produce the artificial sweetener tagatose. However, does this promising sugar alternative offer health benefits without the downsides ...

Date sugar and stevia are both healthier than refined sugars. To figure out which sweetener is better for weight loss and ...

How often have we been faced with this decision? Artificial sweetener or real sugar ... Well, it might not matter. According to a recent study published in the journal Nature, using a zero-calorie ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sucralose is a key ingredient in some artificial sugar substitutes. - Aleksei Bezrukov/iStockphoto/Getty Images/File A growing ...

A University of Colorado study suggests erythritol, a sugar-free sweetener found in diet soda, candy, gum and protein bars, may pose risks to heart health and increase susceptibility to strokes ...

Cutting down on refined sugar doesn’t mean giving up sweetness. This article explores the best natural sweeteners like stevia, honey, jaggery, dates, and maple syrup, highlighting their benefits, ...

Found in everything from protein bars to energy drinks, erythritol has long been considered a safe alternative to sugar.