After developing and testing hundreds of sugar-free desserts, including candy, I found the best sugar-free sweetener alternative is allulose. It dissolves as white sugar does, and unlike monk fruit or erythritol, doesn't leave desserts grainy, bitter, or with a cooling aftertaste.
Diet sodas fulfill Americans' endless desire for a supposedly healthy alternative to our favorite indulgences. Going on decades now, people have known soda isn't good for you, being nothing but sugar water full of empty calories at its core, but we do really really love our sodas and giving them up isn't so easy. The average American drinks at least one 12 ounce can of soda a day,
A crowd of customers, holding phones aloft, watch intently as Auntie Nid mixes up her bestseller: an iced Thai tea. Condensed milk is poured into a glass, followed by three heaped tablespoons of sugar, and then freshly strained tea. The end product a deep orange, creamy treat is poured into a plastic bag filled with ice. I want to spoil my customers, says Auntie Nid, 68, who prefers to be known by her nickname.
Sorbitol can be metabolized into fructose in the liver, directly linking its consumption to the same harmful pathways that cause fatty liver disease and metabolic dysfunction. This discovery forces a sobering reevaluation of the artificial and alternative sweeteners millions consume daily in an effort to live healthier lives.
The United States publishes the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) every five years. These guidelines have historically been established by the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. The new DGA for the years 2025-2030 focuses on the overall message of "eating real food." By shifting to a stronger emphasis on limiting added sugar intake in the diet, this marks a pivotal shift in the guidelines that drive American nutrition.
Sugar alcohols aren't inherently worse than regular sugar, they're just metabolized differently. Regular sugar is fully digested and predictably raises blood sugar levels. Sugar alcohols like erythritol are only partially absorbed, so they typically provide fewer calories and have a smaller impact on blood sugar, although some types can still raise it modestly.
Fulfil took the top spot in Tasting Table's rankings of protein bar brands, for its chocolate-forward flavors and protein content, boasting at least 15 grams per serving. With a dessert-inspired tastes, these bars resemble a sweet treat while still delivering on the nutrients. Tasting Table's rankings highlight the triple chocolate and chocolate salted caramel flavors but other options also include chocolate hazelnut, chocolate peanut caramel, and chocolate peanut butter with Reese's flavor.
