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…
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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…
Questions and Answers About Sugars
May 23, 2022
Think about the foods and drinks you most enjoy—do they have anything in common? Chances are, many of them contain some form and quantity of sugar. It could be naturally…
Added Sugars Labeling for Honey and Maple Syrup: A Less-Sticky Situation
April 26, 2022
Key Highlights: The Nutrition Facts label became mandatory in the 1990s. Added Sugars information has been required on the Nutrition Facts label since 2016. Pure honey, pure maple syrup and…
Food and Inflammation Series: Is Dairy Inflammatory?
March 10, 2022
What we eat has long been known to impact our health, and a wealth of research suggests that our eating patterns impact our risk for diet-related chronic diseases. More recently,…
Food and Inflammation Series: Is Sugar Inflammatory?
February 22, 2022
What we eat has long been known to impact our health, and a wealth of research suggests that our eating patterns impact our risk for diet-related chronic diseases. More recently,…
Let’s Learn About Chocolate
February 11, 2022
Chocolate has a long history, with origins dating back thousands of years to the ancient Aztec, Maya and Olmec cultures of Central and South America. The Aztecs consumed a ceremonial…
A Background on Carbohydrates and Sugars
December 3, 2021
This article provides an overview of how carbohydrates and sugars are classified, common types that are found in foods, their impact on health and what the latest dietary guidance recommends…
Can a Diet Without Sugar be Healthy?
October 5, 2021
Sugar provides sweetness to many of our favorite foods and drinks. It also happens to be one of the most polarizing nutrition topics. Many people enjoy sweet tasting foods and…