When you still want sweetness but not the calories and health concerns that come with loads of sugar, you might turn to zero- or low-calorie sugar substitutes. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...

Are you curious about alternatives to traditional sugar? Monk fruit provides a sweet flavor with zero calories and no sugar spikes, making it a perfect option for those who want to reduce their sugar ...

Discover the healthiest sweetener options recommended by a nutritionist. Explore the benefits of sugar, jaggery, honey, dates ...

It’s not far-fetched to call natural sweetener an ingredient superhero for flavoring up your everyday foods and drinks with little to no calories. That said, it’s worth double-checking the label to ...

Are natural sweeteners really better than artificial? Here's what to know. (Image: Getty Images; designed by Victoria Ellis for Yahoo News) Enter natural sweeteners, which can also give your food and ...

Medically reviewed by Phoowanai Ektheerachaisakul, RDN Monk fruit is a healthier alternative to sugar or artificial sweeteners. Although research is limited, evidence suggests that monk fruit may have ...

Monk Fruit Sweetener: Is It Good for You? This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Some people looking to cut back on table sugar without sacrificing taste are jumping on the ...

The extract from monk fruit has become somewhat of a no-calorie celebrity in the burgeoning $8 billion global market for sugar substitutes. The fruit is extremely sweet — and rare. The inner pulp of ...

China provides the world with an abundant supply of natural therapies. Many of these herbal ­substances are classified as “functional foods,” which means that they are consumed for daily nutritional ...