Not All Sugars Are the Same
May 5, 2023
Sugar, in one form or another, is an ingredient in many of our favorite foods and beverages. And while most of us know that sugars add sweetness and enhance taste,…
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What is Saccharin?
April 10, 2023
Curious about saccharin? You’re not alone. Conflicting information about low- and no-calorie sweeteners seems to be reaching new heights, so we’ve searched high and low for the facts. Here’s the…
What is Erythritol?
March 1, 2023
Highlights Erythritol is a type of carbohydrate called a sugar alcohol, or polyol. Erythritol is unique from other sugar alcohols because it contains zero calories. Erythritol occurs naturally in a…
What To Know Before You Go Keto
February 14, 2023
Every January, we’re bombarded with messages that a new diet or gym membership is the key to a “new us” in the new year. As the calendar flips, our mindset…
Fiber Fundamentals
February 1, 2023
Make no mistake: Dietary fiber is good for your health. Yet most Americans only get about half as much fiber as they should each day—and this nutritional deficit has been…
Are Low- and No-Calorie Sweeteners Safe?
January 23, 2023
Low- and no-calorie sweeteners (LNCS) provide sweetness to foods and beverages without the added calories contained in sugar. LNCS have a long history of safe use and are some of…
Can Fruit Suit the Keto Life?
December 12, 2022
By now you’ve probably heard of “keto,” also known as the ketogenic diet. Maybe you’ve even tried it. The ketogenic diet is an eating style that has become more common…
4 Ways to Subtract Added Sugars from your Diet
November 10, 2022
Food is often central to our gatherings and conversations with friends and family. And it usually doesn’t take long before the conversation turns to what people are trying to eat…
What is Monk Fruit?
September 23, 2022
Curious about monk fruit? You’re not alone. Conflicting information about low- and no-calorie sweeteners seems to be reaching new heights, so we’ve searched high and low for the facts. Here’s…
What is Stevia?
September 7, 2022
Curious about stevia? You’re not alone. Conflicting information about low- and no-calorie sweeteners seems to be reaching new heights, so we’ve searched high and low for the facts. Here’s the…