Is Splenda or stevia better for blood sugar? Learn how each affects glucose, insulin, calories, gut health, and everyday use.

We've all heard that sugar has been taken to task for a myriad of health problems, but that sweet tooth remains. Stevia, derived from a green plant originally grown in South America, is a calorie-free ...

Sugar has emerged as the big bad villain in the world of diet. This is because many health experts and enthusiasts have claimed that it is bad for health. Even multiple studies have supported this ...

It's no secret that limiting sugar intake can improve your health. The CDC reports that too much added sugar—most commonly consumed through sugar-sweetened beverages—can increase a person's risk of ...

Monk fruit is 10-250 times sweeter than sugar and does not raise blood sugar.  Stevia extracts are 250-300 times sweeter than ...

If you've found yourself overwhelmed in the sweetener aisle, you're not alone. These days, the options go far beyond plain old sugar, with alternatives taking over everything from coffee shops to ...

Medically reviewed by Melissa Nieves, LND Key Takeaways Monk fruit and stevia are both natural and calorie-free sweeteners ...

As Americans grow increasingly more health-conscious, many are looking for substitutes for certain foods and additives that researchers have deemed less-than-stellar for your longterm health. Enter: ...

With rising sugar intake concerns, Hyderabad-based neurologist Dr Sudhir Kumar weighs in on the healthiest sweetener debate. He breaks down what to look for in sugar substitutes and what works best ...

Production of steviol glycosides extracted from stevia grown in Europe produces just 10% of the greenhouse gas emissions associated with sugar production, according a life cycle assessment. The ...

I recently ripped open a package of Smart Sweets gummy candies-fruit bears, berry-flavored fish, sour kids-and taste-tested one piece from each, skeptically. The label boasted just 3 grams of sugar.

Want to swap sugar for plant-based alternatives? Find out Dr Kumar's recommendation that can help protect your health without losing flavour.