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 ...

If you’re on a mission to lose weight and improve your health, one of the best things you can do is to reduce your sugar intake. When trying to curb your sweet tooth, you may look to natural ...

"Natural" reigns when it comes to food and beverage trends, and the low- and no-calorie sweetener category is no exception. Sales of stevia sweetener — led by Truvia Natural Sweetener — have eclipsed ...

Sugar, especially the bright white, refined kind we all grew up with, has always been a nutritional no-no. It spikes your blood sugar, increases inflammation, and sends you on an endless roller ...

“Natural” reigns when it comes to food and beverage trends, and the low- and no-calorie sweetener category is no exception. Sales of stevia sweetener — led by Truvia Natural Sweetener — have eclipsed ...

Monk fruit and stevia are popular zero-calorie natural sweeteners. They're often used in baking, drinks, and other recipes. Both offer sweetness without the calories or blood sugar spikes that come ...

It wasn't so long ago that the major choices for non-sugar sweeteners came in pink, blue and yellow packets. Now, there are often green ones in the mix, with brand names such as Truvia and PreVia and ...

Ayurveda advocates for natural sweeteners like jaggery and honey over refined sugar, highlighting their nutritional and therapeutic benefits. Refined sugar is seen as harmful, leading to imbalances ...

A natural sweetener called stevia has proven to be a popular alternative to sucralose and other sweeteners, but it may come with its own potential issues. A new study from the Ben-Gurion University of ...

Discover four innovative start-ups transforming sugar reduction—from natural sweeteners like yacon and coconut-based blends ...

Honey contains around 20 calories in every teaspoon serving, which is higher than the 15 calories per teaspoon found in white sugar. However, honey is naturally sweeter, which means you might use less ...

HB Natural Ingredients has received a "Letter of No Objection" for its stevia sweetener portfolio, Vitosa, confirming that the FDA has "no questions" regarding the self-affirmed GRAS status of Vitosa.