Is Stevia a Safe Alternative to Sugar?
In this piece, we get down to analyse the efficacy of one of the most viable sweetening substitutes available in the market - stevia.
Artificial Sweeteners in Low Calorie Foods May Increase Obesity Risk
Erythritol may be associated with weight gain and increase in fat mass in young adults with substantial consumption of low-calorie foods.
Top 10 Must-Know Facts About the Sweetener Aspartame
All my office colleagues who drink copious amounts of diet drinks without a care in the world for their health, are all looking at me with that 'I told you so' look. The reason is ...
15 Jaggery(Gur) Benefits: Ever Wondered Why Our Elders End a Meal with Gur?
Benefits of gur have been known since time immemorial. Here's a list of 15 jaggery benefits, why jaggery is best consumed during the winter and how it is made.
Diabetes? These Homemade Cookies Are Ideal For Your Sweet Cravings
It's not the dessert that is harmful, it is the proportion of sugar you add to it or the way you make your dessert that decides if a diabetic should consume it or not.
Have A Sweet Tooth? Blame Your Genes
A single set of genes affects a person's perception of sweet taste, regardless of whether the sweetener is a natural sugar or a non-caloric sugar substitute.
Looking for Healthier Sugar Substitutes? Artificial Sweeteners May Not Help
Diet foods and artificial sweeteners may trigger weight gain and increase the risk of diabetes, as their sweet taste fools the body's metabolism, says study.
Diet drinks do not guarantee weight loss
If you thought gulping down diet drinks would help you lose weight, think again. Researchers found that overweight and obese adults who drink diet beverages actually consume more calories from food than obese or overweight ...
