From protein powder to zero-sugar yogurt, more and more foods are sweetened with stevia and monk fruit. Which one wins out ...

Monk fruit, a high-intensity sweetener, is gaining popularity across premium applications as a clean-label alternative that blends well with others. While it costs more than stevia, tech innovations ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Are natural sweeteners really better than artificial? Here's what to know. (Image: Getty Images; designed by Victoria Ellis for ...

Lately it seems we are constantly being bombarded with anti-sugar messaging. Hey, there’s no doubt that the average American is eating way too much added sugar, and that could lead to health ...

For runners, sugar-laden products serve as a great source of energy on longer runs when you need a quick boost of fuel. But if you’re trying to cut back on sugar outside of your workouts, chances are ...

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 ...

Creating new recipes, playing around with ingredients and working on healthy habits are always top of mind in January. Swapping out refined sugar for a natural sugar alternative is a great place to ...

A dietitian cut out added sugars for a week. Here, she shares what happened and explains the downsides and benefits, like ...

Monk fruit does not raise blood sugar, making it a good alternative to regular sugar. Monk fruit is also calorie-free unlike regular sugar. Additives in monk fruit can cause digestive issues. Monk ...