Saccharin (Sweet’N Low), aspartame (NutraSweet and Equal) and sucralose (Splenda) are a few of the better-known artificial sweeteners, also known as sugar substitutes. Anyone who’s used them knows the sweetness they offer, without the calories of sugar. Some in the diet and healthcare worlds consider them to be helpful “free foods,” good for weight and ...
Many women have been wondering if artificial sweeteners are safe for consumption during pregnancy. While most of these sweeteners such as aspartame, sucralose, and saccharin are safe for use during pregnancy they should only be used in moderation. These artificial sweeteners are found in Splenda, Sweet N Low, and Equal as well as many other ...
It can be easy to get confused by ingredient and nutrition labels on foods, especially those containing sucralose and other sugar substitutes. Some consumers may be trying to avoid artificial sugar substitutes, but end up buying products with sucralose because they do not realize that sucralose and Splenda are the same chemical additive. While some ...
Many parents worry about their children’s sugar intake. In an effort to satisfy their child’s sweet tooth they may replace sugar laden products with sugar-free ones containing an artificial sweetener. But are artificial sweeteners really better for your kids than good old-fashioned sugar is? We all know that sugar is supposedly a terrible thing — ...
My stevia sweetener is now available in grocery stores – YES! Many years ago, I ran across an “artificial sweetener” in a vitamin store that was made from the stevia plant. At the time, I was on a diet and not too fond of the other artificial sweeteners (can you say aftertaste?) that were on ...
Syfo Wild Cherry Sparkling Water is a great alternative to soda pop, especially if you are addicted to artificial sweeteners or want a low calorie mixed drink. Syfo Wild Cherry gives you the feeling of drinking a cherry soda without the calories or guilt of having an artificial sweetener. Plus, researchers say artificial sweeteners can ...
The use of artificial sweeteners is vital to my health and to all those who are threatened by diabetes. According to a Calorie Control Council 2006 survey, 33 percent of Americans or 71 million people are currently on a diet – the highest number of dieters in the past 15 years. A recent national survey ...
I love discovering new products for kids that are both fun and healthy. We all know how much kids love those juice boxes, but they don’t always contain the healthiest of ingredients. Well, Mott’s just created a new set of juice boxes for our tots. It’s called Mott’s for Tots and it’s much healthier than ...
I’m not a huge chewer of gum but I tend to chew on a stick around mid-day as it helps me fight the urge to eat lunch. If I eat lunch I get sleepy and if I’m sleepy I can’t work. Anyway — a stick of gum helps me work past that urge to eat. ...
Would you recognize the names used for artificial sweeteners in your favorite foods or medications? It is easy to spot the more popular sugar substitutes. However, these products are frequently hidden among chemical names and are not easily recognized for what they are. Trying to figure out if a product contains an artificial sweetener can ...