CALORIC SWEETENERS
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I have frequently been in restaurants that have containers at each table containing packets of sweeteners: the white ones contain sugar,... Read more »
Reprinted with permission from Amy Tenderich of www.diabetesmine.com.Splenda vs. Equal vs. Sweet & Low...Which is the lesser of evils? ... Read more »
Is it better to sweeten with Splenda, the McNeil Nutritionals brand of sucralose, or with one of the many brands of stevia? I keep changing... Read more »
Artificial sweeteners are widespread, from soda to yogurt and beyond, and many people wonder about the potential safety issues. Generally,... Read more »
I’ve noticed that sometimes readers of these blogs ask interesting questions – that have nothing to do with the topic of the... Read more »
People looking for an alternative to sugar-sweetened soft drinks often turn to fruity beverages, but new research suggests that may be unwise.... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Major Food ComponentsCarbohydratesCompared to fats and protein, carbohydrates have the greatest impact on blood sugar (glucose). Except for dietary... Read more »
Has the battle to cure diabetes landed Type I patients and Type II on opposite sides? That’s the question behind a recent New York Times article ... Read more »
Recent studies have tied too much sugar consumption to diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and other health concerns. Because of the scrutiny many... Read more »
U.S. researchers say that drinks sweetened with fructose increase belly fat and insulin resistance in overweight people. In a recent study,... Read more »