Highly purified Stevia extracts (Steviol Glycosides like Reb-A), which are approved as safe, are a beneficial zero-calorie ...

After hearing from a reader with diabetes and dry mouth who was searching for hard sugar-free candy with no sugar alcohols, I replied that if there are any products without these types of sweeteners, ...

The falling relative costs of alcohol and sugary drinks are fuelling a rise in diseases, alcoholism, and injuries worldwide, ...

The guidelines also advise limiting highly processed foods, added sugars and artificial additives, choosing portion sizes ...

Q: In products that use Equal/Nutrasweet as their sweetener, there is a sugar alcohol content. What other sugar substitutes have sugar alcohol amounts? A: No, that’s not quite right. Equal/Nutrasweet ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I recently was diagnosed as being prediabetic and told to watch my sugar intake. So I now read the nutrition facts on packages. However, I am confused about the listed sugars.

Are you managing a sweet tooth while also trying to reduce or avoid your added sugar intake? If so, you’re in good company.