Tag: artificial sweetener

Do you find the world of sugar substitutes confusing? I don’t blame you - the waters can indeed be quite rocky. Making the decision...

We’ve all felt down in the dumps before. It’s a crummy feeling, and for some, it’s a state-of-mind that can be tough to shake....

There’s nothing quite like a Whole Foods shopping experience. Rows of organic food, loads of eco-friendly products and people stopping in the cozy aisles...

We’re all aware that sugar can have negative health effects. It can cause weight gain, obesity, and pave the way for diabetes and fatty...

Author Michael Pollan has a great quote that goes, “Don’t eat anything your great-grandmother wouldn’t recognize as food.” This is so relevant to the...

For many years now, diet sodas and other diet beverages have been marketed as "healthier" alternatives to their sugary counterparts. People who are trying...

If Fido consumes your leftovers as part of your post-dinner ritual, it’s time to start a new tradition. Feeding your dog leftovers is...

As if there weren't enough dangerous artificial sweeteners on the market posing as "safe" sugar substitutes, the FDA has just approved a new one:...

With the dangers of sugar consumption - obesity, diabetes, inflammation, the list goes on - becoming increasingly well-known, the market for sugar alternatives is...

You will find artificial sweeteners almost everywhere today. They are an obvious additive in diet soft drinks and other reduced-calorie foods. While it’s no...