You may have seen xylitol in the ingredients list on some of your favorite products, but what is it and how can it be used as ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Artificial and plant-based sweeteners, found in everything from diet sodas to cereals, don’t simply replace sugar. Research shows ...

Sugar alternatives are thought to be better for short-term blood sugar management than regular sugar. Sugar alternatives ...

Sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners are both sugar substitutes that have fewer calories than regular sugar. Choosing sugar alcohols or artificial sweeteners over sugar may help with blood sugar ...

Brown sugar does two jobs in a recipe: it sweetens and it adds moisture, along with a light caramel note from molasses. That’s why swapping in white sugar can work in a pinch—but it won’t always ...

Never a dull moment — or lack of confusion — in the nutrition world. Of late, it revolves around our intake of sugar, especially sugars added to our food. We’re stilll waiting for the newest Dietary ...

FRESNO, Calif. For many of us, sweet treats and cakes are irresistible. But, boy, can they wreck a diet! So what about lower-calorie sweeteners? Consumer Reports just tested 11 different ones. Among ...

Scientists say they've developed a new way to produce a sugar alternative that may be healthier, taste more like the real thing and perform better in baked goods. Many artificial sweeteners are known ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Nina Shapiro is a physician writer who dispels health myths. It’s only early January in 2026, and the health world is already ...

Never a dull moment — or lack of confusion — in the nutrition world. Of late, it revolves around our intake of sugar, especially sugars added to our food. We’re stilll waiting for the newest Dietary ...