What is the Best Sugar Substitute? ace-k allulose artificial sweeteners aspartame erythritol inflammation isomalt keto lactitol low-carb maltitol metabolic syndrome monk fruit no sugar added nonnutritive sweeteners novel sweeteners saccharin sorbitol stevia sucralose sugar alcohols sugar-free tagatose xylitol yacon syrup Apr 20, 2024

Did you know that the first artificial sweetener was discovered in 1879? Yet as early as 1906, food additives, including artificial sweeteners, were already controversial.1 

As more and more people become mindful of their health, the demand for healthier food options, including low-calorie...

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Are Some Sugars Healthier Than Others? added sugars allulose carbohydrates disaccharides fatty liver fructose galactose glucose glycogen high-fructose corn syrup insulin resistance lactose maltose monosaccharides prediabetes refined sugars starches stevia sucrose sugar type-2 diabetes Apr 06, 2024

When you hear the word “sugar,” a sweet white substance probably comes to mind. But there are actually many different types of sugar, and they’re not all processed the same way by your body.

There’s some debate about whether some types of sugar may be healthier than...

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