A growing body of evidence suggests that sugar substitutes negatively impact heart disease and stroke risk. (Getty Images) It’s no secret that too much added sugar is bad for us. Sugar-rich food and ...

Managing your blood sugar levels is a key factor to staying healthy, whether you’re living with type 2 diabetes or just looking to prevent it. One simple, yet powerful, change you can make is swapping ...

When you pick up a low-sugar or low-calorie food, chances are it contains an artificial or plant-derived sweetener. Marketed as healthier swaps for sugar, these compounds aren’t just neutral stand-ins ...

Though we commonly include sugar when preparing meals and sweetening our food and drinks, a variety of healthy sugar alternatives can be used instead. Natural sweeteners, aspartame, and novel ...

Sweet tooth or not, it’s all too easy to consume more added sugar than we realize. It sneaks in through unexpected sources like ‘healthy’ granola bars, salad dressings and even that almond-milk latte.

Honey and refined sugar contain similar calories and sugar content. Honey has a lower glycemic index, a sweeter taste, and beneficial compounds. Both can have a place in a healthy and balanced diet if ...

It’s no secret that too much added sugar is bad for us. Sugar-rich food and beverages such as soda, cakes, pastries, candy, syrups and other sweets have long been linked with a myriad of health issues ...