What is Sorbitol?
April 18, 2019
Highlights Sorbitol is a type of carbohydrate called a sugar alcohol, or polyol. Sorbitol contains about one-third fewer calories than sugar and is 60 percent as sweet. Sorbitol occurs naturally…
Sweeteners
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Fast Take: Low-Calorie Sweeteners and Cardiovascular Disease
February 15, 2019
Highlights In a large observational study, women who reported drinking more than two diet drinks per day had higher risks of stroke, heart disease and overall mortality. The association between…
Nutrition 101 Video Series: The Lowdown on Low-Calorie Sweeteners
December 13, 2018
This is the fourth installment of our video series in partnership with Osmosis, a group that focuses on health science education, highlighting the basics of several nutrition topics. The Nutrition…
Fast Take: Sucralose & Health
November 2, 2018
Every so often, we read a new study that challenges what decades of research have demonstrated. While it makes for great headlines, we’re often left wondering: is it credible? The…
Are some sugars scarier than others?
October 31, 2018
Haunted houses, horror movies and hilarious costumes all make Halloween a scary good time. Candy is also a big part of Halloween, which means there’s no better time of year…
Sugars: What’s in a Name?
August 21, 2018
If you read food labels, you’re likely familiar with many of the ingredients in your food. Some ingredients, like sugar, probably get your attention more than others. You may have…
Low-Calorie Sweeteners and Body Weight with Rick Mattes [Podcast]
July 17, 2018
If you’re looking for ways to reduce the calories, carbohydrates and sugars from your diet, then you’re not alone. Low-calorie sweeteners are one option many people turn to, but conflicting…
Gut Check: Sugars and the Gut Microbiome
July 6, 2018
Welcome to Gut Check, our running series where we explore how the food we eat is connected to our gut microbiome. We recently took a look at how low-calorie sweeteners…
Gut Check: Low-Calorie Sweeteners and the Gut Microbiome
June 5, 2018
We’re back again with another edition of Gut Check, our series on the relationship between food and the gut microbiome. So far, we’ve taken a closer look at how whole…
Newsbite: Addressing Sweet-Sounding Myths about Sugar
May 18, 2018
When you think about trying to eat healthier, sugary foods and drinks probably don’t top your list of things to eat more of. It’s understandable – we hear a lot…