What Is Mannitol?
June 19, 2019
Highlights Mannitol is a type of carbohydrate called a sugar alcohol, or polyol. Mannitol contains about 60 percent fewer calories than sugar and is half as sweet. Mannitol occurs naturally…
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Fast Take: Do Ultraprocessed Foods Cause Weight Gain?
May 17, 2019
While the quantity and quality of processed foods in our diets continue to be a major focus in articles and discussions about diet, the role of ultraprocessed foods is now…
What is Sorbitol?
April 18, 2019
Highlights Sorbitol is a type of carbohydrate called a sugar alcohol, or polyol. Sorbitol contains about one-third fewer calories than sugar and is 60 percent as sweet. Sorbitol occurs naturally…
What is Xylitol?
January 3, 2019
Highlights: Xylitol is a type of carbohydrate called a sugar alcohol, or polyol. Xylitol occurs naturally in many fruits and vegetables. It is also commercially produced from birch bark and…
Nutrition 101 Video Series: The Lowdown on Low-Calorie Sweeteners
December 13, 2018
This is the fourth installment of our video series in partnership with Osmosis, a group that focuses on health science education, highlighting the basics of several nutrition topics. The Nutrition…
Fast Take: Sucralose & Health
November 2, 2018
Every so often, we read a new study that challenges what decades of research have demonstrated. While it makes for great headlines, we’re often left wondering: is it credible? The…
What Are You Looking For from Food?
October 3, 2018
Think for a minute: What exactly are you hoping to get from the food you choose? Is food simply a foil to hunger, or are you more deliberate about the…
Sugars: What’s in a Name?
August 21, 2018
If you read food labels, you’re likely familiar with many of the ingredients in your food. Some ingredients, like sugar, probably get your attention more than others. You may have…
Sound Science: Polyunsaturated Fats and Heart Health
July 18, 2018
We’re back with another installment of Sound Science, the forum where we spotlight quality research studies and scientific conclusions that may have flown under your radar. This time, we take…
Fast Take: Should You Be Passing on Protein?
May 31, 2018
A new study from Finland is adding fuel to the food tribe debate, and protein enthusiasts may not like the headlines this study is generating. Given the popularity of diets…