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The Eternal Letdown of Sugar Substitutes

A few months ago, my doctor uttered a phrase I’d long dreaded: Your blood sugar is too high. With my family history of diabetes, and occasional powerful cravings for chocolate, I knew this was coming ... read more

5 Natural Substitutes Of Sugar

The plant Stevia rebaudiana is used to make stevia, a plant-based sweetener. It is quite sweet, yet it has neither calories nor carbs, therefore people trying to cut back on sugar often choose it. read more

15 Popular Fruit Snacks, Ranked by Sugar

Fruit snacks may sound healthy but most popular brands contain more added sugars than actual fruit or produce. read more

Coconut Sugar and Diabetes: Is It Safe?

Though it has a low glycemic index, it still contains the same amount of carbohydrates and calories as other sugars. If you have diabetes, you’re probably used to limiting your added sugar intake. read more

USDA to limit added sugars in school meals nationwide for first time ever

Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new rules to promote the health of children set limits for added sugars in school meals for the first time ever. read more

Revealed: The meal deals with the MOST calories - and some very surprising tweaks that can stop you piling on the pounds at lunchtime

Don’t have the time, or inclination, to make your own packed lunch to take to work every day? A meal deal – which typically gets you a sandwich, a snack and a drink for £3.50 to £5 – can ... read more

Nutrition Professionals Curate: A Healthier Alternative to Coconut Sugar

This article provides expert opinions from three nutritionists on the use of coconut sugar as a sugar substitute. It covers the benefits of natural non-calorie sweeteners such as stevia and allulose, ... read more

Woman Shares How Skin Looks 2 Weeks After Quitting Sugar, Processed Food

Tiffany Henriques spoke to Newsweek about how changing her diet improved her gut health, left her with glowing skin and boosted her cognitive function. read more

Are Mangoes Healthy For You? From Blood Sugar Spike To Weight Gain, Dietician Reveals Best Way To Eat Mangoes

Mango is a healthy snack provided you consume it in mindfully because it can cause weight gain and blood sugar spike ... read more

USDA caps added sugar in school meals, but pulls back on sodium, milk restrictions

In nutrition guidelines published in the Federal Register April 25, the US Department of Agriculture for the first time capped added sugar in school meals, but pulled back on proposed restrictions for ... read more

How many calories are in a gin and tonic + 5 health benefits to know

‘I don’t like the bitter and super sweet taste of artificial sweeteners, so this is a happy medium as it contains less sugar and calories than most other brands but is not artificially sweetene ... read more